Training & Development
Our people need to be 'amazing' every day to provide the best possible customer experience. We offer significant career and personal development opportunities, supported by structured training. Right from our excellent induction programme onwards, we'll give you the chance to continually develop yourself. We encourage promotion from within and that's why so many of our managers began at the ground level of our company.
Development Opportunities
Company Induction
We offer a comprehensive induction programme for all new starters. This can be from between two to eight weeks in duration.
Driver CPC Training
We offer full training to all 7.5 tonne and linehaul drivers to comply with european legislation introduced in September 2009.
On-the-Job Training
Depots and departments have 'On the Job Trainers' who deliver training to all employees within DPD. This training covers elements such as changes to processes and updates on new DPD initiatives.
E-LEarning
We offer e-learning to employees within DPD. Our current modules include, Internal Quality Audits, Health & Safety and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Management Development
We offer development programmes across all levels of management within DPD. This is delivered through our award winning Management Development Programme and our Executive Development Programme.
Further Education Support
Our Further Education Policy supports any employee who wishes to undertake a qualification that is related to their role. This support covers, time off for exams, study leave and is fully funded by the company.