7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver

DHL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver in Nottingham. Responsibilities include delivering white goods and furniture, adhering to safety regulations, and working as a team with a driver’s assistant. Ideal candidates will have a valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1) and prior experience. This role offers a safe work environment and generous benefits including free parking and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Flexible working hours

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1).
• Must have commercial on-the-road experience driving 7.5 t (C1) vehicles.
• Ability to pass a CRB criminal record check is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver white goods, furniture, electrical appliances – manual handling is required.
• Work with a driver’s assistant delivering approx 30–40 deliveries per day.
• Comply with health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Understanding of manual handling

Driving in a safe manner

Education

Valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver - based Nottingham,

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Deliveries include white goods, furniture, electrical appliances – manual handling is required
• Working with a driver’s assistant delivering approx 30–40 deliveries per day
• Be willing to train to install wet goods (washing machines) and heavy goods (American fridge freezers) – enhances salary upon completion of training
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to the Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
• Candidates must hold a valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Commercial on‑the‑road experience of driving 7.5 t (C1) vehicles
• Duties involve manual handling, so candidates must understand the physicality of the role
• Working as a team with a driver’s assistant
• Pass a CRB criminal record check
• Live near to Nottingham NG9 1PF

Company Overview

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. 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.

Benefits

• Free parking and on‑site canteen
• Flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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

EEO Statement

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 8th December 2025. 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.

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