Class 1 Driver

DHL Supply Chain; England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

28 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Pension with 8% employer + 4% employee

GP consultations (24/7)

Discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Class 1 Day Driver at Marsh Leys, Bedford. The role involves wagon and draw vehicle duties with full training provided, collecting and delivering across the south of England, and driving in line with regulations.

Permanent full-time position with 10:00 start times, paid breaks, and benefits including a pension, 28 days holiday, and flexible pattern discussions at interview.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E).
• Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Minimum 6 months recent Class 1 driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Duties on a wagon and draw vehicle; training provided.
• Collection and delivery at various home delivery sites across the south of England.
• Drive safely and efficiently in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

6 months experience

Wagon/drag experience (adv)

Job description

Pay Rate: £46,658 based on a contracted 48 hour week - Paid breaks
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Tuesday to Saturday - Starts time 10:00
Location: Marsh Leys, Bedford MK43 9AA

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 Class 1 Day Driver to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Duties will be on a wagon and draw vehicle - training provided
• Collection and delivery and collection of boxes at various home delivery sites across the south of England
• 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
• Manual handling of customer products

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Must have 6 months recent Class 1 driving experience
• Wagon and drag experience would be an advantage but full training will be provided

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on-site
• 28 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• 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
• 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 28th September 2026 . 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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