Class 1 Driver

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Wakefield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contribution

Free GP consultations

Discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Castleford, Wakefield area is hiring a Class 1 HGV Driver on a permanent full-time basis. You will work shifts Monday-Friday with start times between 1am and 6am, delivering goods safely and on time.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and Tachograph Card, with ideally 6 months of recent driving experience. Pallet trucks may be used where required, and overnight stays are possible on some drops.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Ideally have 6 months recent driving experience.
• Comfortable using a Pallet truck when required.

Responsibilities

• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Complying with health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code and vehicle regulations.
• Regular completion of vehicle checks.
• Manual handling of customer products.
• Staying overnight when required on certain drops.

Skills

HGV Class 1

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Driving experience

Tools

Pallet truck

Job description

Pay Rate: £37,033.65 Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Monday-Fridays, Start time between 1am-6am Location: Castleford, WF10 5HX 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 HGV Driver to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• 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
• Staying overnight when required on certain drops.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 6 months recent driving experience
• Comfortable using a Pallet truck when required

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous pension with up to 8% employer 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.