7.5T Home Delivery Driver

Deutsche Post; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

GP service

Employee assistance program

Discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

Join DHL Supply Chain in Darlington for a full-time driver role where you deliver furniture and household goods directly to customers' homes as part of a two-person crew. You will install wet goods, handle large items safely, follow health and safety standards, and provide outstanding service while staying active throughout the day.

A valid 7.5T Licence, Driver CPC, and Tachograph card are required. Training is provided, and there are excellent pension, healthcare and discount perks.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid 7.5T (C1) Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Have previous HGV driving experience, installation or home delivery experience.
• Enjoy interacting with customers and providing excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Delivering furniture, appliances and household goods directly to customers' homes.
• Working as part of a two-person delivery team.
• Installing wet goods and appliances (full training provided).
• Handling large and bulky items safely and professionally.
• Creating a positive experience for customers at every delivery.
• Driving safely and efficiently in line with regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Active role

Job description

Pay Rate: £39,985.02

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday - 06:00 Start

Location: Darlington, DL3 0UR

Deliver More Than Just Products

Looking for a driving role where every day is different and your work genuinely makes a difference?

Join DHL Supply Chain and become part of the team delivering everything from sofas and washing machines to the household essentials customers have been eagerly waiting for.

Working as part of a two-person delivery crew, you'll be the face of the operation, bringing great service directly to customers' homes. If you enjoy being active, working as part of a team and providing an outstanding customer experience, this could be the perfect role for you.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Delivering furniture, appliances and household goods directly to customers' homes
• Working as part of a dedicated two-person delivery team
• Installing wet goods and appliances (full training provided)
• Handling large and bulky items safely and professionally
• Creating a positive experience for customers at every delivery
• Driving safely and efficiently in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Following industry-leading health and safety standards and vehicle compliance requirements

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO...

• Hold a valid 7.5T (C1) Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Have previous HGV driving experience, installation or home delivery experience
• Enjoy interacting with customers and providing excellent service
• Like active roles that keep them moving throughout the day
• Take pride in delivering high standards and doing the job right first time

WHY JOIN US?

• Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Employee Assistance Program - Affordable loans, savings schemes, free mortgage advice and more
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Free on-site parking

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, employing 188,000 people across more than 50 countries. Our expert teams deliver for customers across a wide range of industries, including retail, automotive, healthcare and consumer goods.

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