Class 1 Driver

DHL; Daventry; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Free GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL is recruiting a Class 1 Day Driver for the Daventry area. The role involves safe transport and delivery of products with a strong emphasis on customer service, compliance, and vehicle safety.

The position is permanent and full-time, with Monday to Friday shifts starting between 6am-8am or 9am-11am. A valid Class 1 licence and Driver CPC are essential, with duties including paperwork, load security, and interaction with customers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 licence.
• Driver CPC qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver products in line with company, customer and legislative requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle checks, report defects and maintain vehicle cleanliness and operational standards.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork, PODs and other transport documentation.
• Secure loads correctly, perform product checks and report any shortages, damages or discrepancies.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team and represent DHL professionally when interacting with customers.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

Class 1 Day Driver Pay Rate: £41,161.66 Grade: RCS P Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, start times between 6am-8am or 9am-11am Location: Daventry, NN11 5NF

Do you have a valid Class 1 licence and Driver CPC qualification? Are you looking for a professional driving role where safety, customer service and compliance are key priorities?

Join DHL as a Class 1 Day Driver based in Coventry, responsible for the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of products while maintaining high standards of customer service, compliance, vehicle safety and operational accuracy.

A typical day may involve:

• Safely transport and deliver products in line with company, customer and legislative requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle checks, report defects and maintain vehicle cleanliness and operational standards.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork, PODs and other transport documentation.
• Secure loads correctly, perform product checks and report any shortages, damages or discrepancies.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team and represent DHL professionally when interacting with customers.

This role would suit people who:

• Experienced Class 1 drivers with previous commercial vehicle driving experience.
• Individuals who can work safely within a physically demanding environment and follow established procedures.
• Candidates with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Drivers who are comfortable working shifts and can adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Those who hold a valid Driver CPC qualification and driving licence (essential) and enjoy delivering excellent service to customers.

Why join us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave
• We're happy to talk about 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

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.