7.5Tonne Home Delivery Driver

DHL Germany; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver in Swindon, offering a permanent full-time role. The driver will deliver products to customers' homes, ensuring safety and exceptional service. Competitive pay and a range of benefits are included.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare, and gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service with access to free counselling

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification, and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Newly Qualified drivers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and set up products in customers' homes.
• Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle safely and conduct vehicle inspections.
• Collaborate with delivery partner to plan routes.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate:

£36,989.98

Grade:

O

Contract Type:

Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns:

Rotational shift patterns, including weekends, to be discussed at interview with the hiring manager.

Location:

Swindon - SN3 4ND

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver to play a vital role in our distribution service.

What does the role entail?

As part of your duties, while maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Work as part of a two-person team to deliver and set up products in customers' homes, ensuring exceptional service and a positive experience.
• Perform high levels of manual handling, including lifting and moving heavy items, with full training provided to ensure safety and proper techniques.
• Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle responsibly, following all traffic regulations and conducting pre- and post-delivery vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with your delivery partner to plan routes, manage time efficiently, and address any challenges encountered during the delivery process.

What do we need from you?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience, but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box — we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• You will hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification, and Digital Tachograph Card.
• We are happy to accept applications from Newly Qualified drivers!
• Criminal Record Checks will be carried out.

Why choose us?

Along with competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare, and gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We ensure all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Learn more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Be an essential part of everyday life

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our expert teams work across industries like retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, to deliver for our customers.