7.5 Home Delivery Driver

Deutsche Post; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

GP healthcare

Retail discounts

Loans & Savings

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Exeter is seeking a 7.5T Driver to join our team and ensure goods are delivered safely and on time at customers’ homes. The role requires heavy lifting and involves a two-person crew for daily operations.

The position offers full-time hours (48 per week) with training provided for installing white goods and compliance with road safety standards. A valid 7.5T license and Driver CPC are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid 7.5T Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience.
• Have no more than 6 points.
• Are willing to complete a Basic Criminal Reference Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver household white goods to customers' homes (washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers).
• Install white goods (Full training provided).
• There is a lot of heavy lifting involved in this role.
• This is a two-person role with a driver’s mate or another driver.
• Up to 35 drops per day.
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.

Skills

7.5T Licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Tools

Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £39,985.02
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) 48 Hours per week
Shift patterns: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday
Location: Exeter, EX5 1EW

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a 7.5T Driver to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• You will be delivering household white goods such as washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers etc... to customers homes.
• You will Installing white goods (Full training provided)
• There is a lot of heavy lifting involved within this role
• It is a two man role so you will have a drivers mate or another driver with you
• There can be anything up to 35 drops per day
• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Complying with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
• Regular completion of vehicle checks

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid 7.5T Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience
• Have no more than 6 points
• Are willing to complete a Basic Criminal Reference Check

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 14 September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.