How much do DPD drivers earn?

The average DPD salary ranges from approximately £19,315 per year for Courier to £54,210 per year for Van Driver. The average DPD daily wage ranges from approximately £90.00 per day for Driver to £194 per day for Van Driver.

How many hours do DPD drivers work?

Unions say DPD – which stands for Dynamic Parcel Distribution – puts drivers in an impossible position. Legally, couriers – including self-employed drivers – are only allowed to drive 10 hours a day and be on duty for 11.05-May-2019

What time do DPD drivers finish?

The delivery times vary each day from around 8am to 6pm. Drivers in other countries all deliver from Monday to Friday.

What do you need to be a DPD driver?

Requirements: our delivery drivers must be:

Friendly and helpful.
Customer centred.
Performance oriented.
Well turned out.
They must also: Have a certificate of good conduct, Be physically fit, Have a driving licence of at least category B.

How many deliveries do DPD do a day?

Around 4 million parcels are delivered every day. The different parties within DPDgroup work together so that everyone in Europe has the same delivery experience.

Do DPD drivers own their own vans?

When you join DPD, you'll get your own liveried and insured van to make sure things always get off to the best start. It has side and rear doors, so you'll find it easy to pack it full of parcels and retrieve them when it's time for your deliveries.20-Nov-2019

How long are shifts at DPD?

Basic working hours are fine (40hrs per week) but you are expected to do a lot more and be available outside of working hours for emails and phone calls, even below management level. Long, physically hard and draining.05-Apr-2017

How long is DPD training?

We offer a comprehensive induction programme for all new starters. This can be from between two to eight weeks in duration.

Are DPD good to work for?

Nice. Flexible work and it's nice to meet colleagues from different walks of life. The staff support is great and any queries are responses to immediately. The work life balance is perfect if you are student or have another main job.

Is being a DPD driver worth it?

DPD is not worth it at all. The pay for what you do is terrible. The work is hard. They say self employed but it's just one way they avoid paying taxes.

Does DPD work at night?

Parcel Delivery Driver The client can offer a wide range of shifts to suit your lifestyle – these include days, afternoons, and nights with start times around the clock.

How many parcels do DPD deliver a day in the UK?

7.5 million parcels

How many attempts do DPD make UK?

How many attempts are made to deliver a parcel? The driver will make one delivery attempt. You're not there? The driver will try to deliver your parcel to your neighbour or at a Pickup parcelshop, so that you may receive your parcel as soon as possible but not later than 7 days.

How do I become a self-employed courier?

How to become a self-employed courier driver

Get the right vehicle.
Work out your earning potential.
Register your courier business with the HMRC.
Develop a customer base.
It's not just about making deliveries.
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels.
Get the right insurance.

What is a delivery driver job like?

As a driver, you'll have to interact with a lot of customers and employees at local restaurants – that is in the delivery driver job description, but it's also a part of good service. The communication will be short and sweet, but even that can be too much if you are an introvert.

How much does a self-employed courier driver earn?

We pay £2.50 & £2.90 (for further away deliveries) plus £5 an hour, on average drivers can make £11-£12 an hour, drivers will be self-employed.

What do DPD do if you're not in?

No problem! You're not at home to take delivery of your order, and it's also not possible to deliver to the neighbours? Then we'll still do our absolute best to get the parcel to you as quickly as possible. After the first delivery attempt, DPD will deliver your parcel to the nearest Pickup parcelshop.

Do DPD drivers pay for lost parcels?

You will also pay for any lost parcels or claims made! Any van damage or fines or tickets again comes out of your wages!

Do DPD vans have cameras?

DPD has partnered with AI tech firm Wayve and installed 360-degree cameras on its vans in London, as part of a pilot to increase the safety of its drivers and other road users.22-Oct-2021