Self Employed Collection and Delivery Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Key Information
- We can provide great earnings opportunities of £40,000 - £60,000 turnover each year.
- Vehicle can be provided
- Full time Self Employed Collection and Delivery driver
- Set agreed route
- Time with our Staff Development Manager to help you increase your turnover and abilities in the role
A little about us:
DPD Local is the franchised brand of DPD and part of DPD Group.
We have a passionate and dedicated team of Managers, both Employed and Self Employed Collection and Delivery Drivers, Warehouse Operatives , Customer Care Advisors and a Sales Team all working towards the same common goal of providing exceptional service to our Business Collection customers and end of line consumers we deliver to.
This role is for 3.5 Tonne van Collection and delivery drivers.
You will complete a pre set and agreed daily route that once learnt you have the ability to edit to maximise your earnings potential and minimise your outgoings each day.
Requirements
- A full UK driving license held for more than 2 years with no more than 6 penalty points and no disqualifications within the last 5 years.
- To have the desire to earn well and maximise your earnings
- To be physically capable of the role
What we will do for you:
- Provide great job security in a busy and rapidly growing industry
- Offer vehicle solutions if you are unable to source your own
- Offer one to one time with our Staff Development Manager who will help you learn fast and optimise your earnings potential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Self Employed Collection and Delivery Driver roles across North Kent Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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