Class 1 Driver

Joinimagine; Warrington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage/ad

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the UK is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join our team, delivering specialist equipment to customer locations across the country. This role combines professional driving, loading and securing loads, and customer-facing deliveries using specialist trailers.

The position is a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday with start times between 04:00 and 06:00, based in Warrington (WA2 8TS). Overtime opportunities around 7 hours per week; potential to earn up to £43,529.09.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 (C+E) licence and have previous commercial driving experience.
• Experience securing wheeled loads, plant machinery, vehicles, or specialist equipment.
• Confident operating low loaders, curtain-sided trailers, or similar equipment.
• FLT experience or licences would be beneficial; training can be provided.
• Take pride in safety, professionalism, and delivering a reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist equipment and machinery to customer locations across the UK.
• Load, unload, and secure wheeled equipment using low loaders and curtain-sided vehicles.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Complete delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Support the wider operation with occasional nights out and varying delivery schedules.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Commercial Driving

Load Securing

Low Loader / Curtain-Sided

FLT Experience

Job description

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 looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team, delivering specialist equipment to customer locations across the UK. This varied role combines professional driving, vehicle loading and securing, and customer-facing deliveries, offering the opportunity to work with specialist trailers, equipment, and machinery.

CONTRACT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

• £34,478.49 per year (40 hour week)
• Permanent (Full-Time)
• Monday to Friday, start times between 04:00-06:00
• Warrington, WA2 8TS
• Overtime Opportunities: Typically around 7 hours per week available

Realistic earning potential: £43,529.09

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Delivering specialist equipment and machinery to customer locations across the UK
• Loading, unloading, and securing wheeled equipment using low loaders and curtain-sided vehicles
• Carrying out vehicle and trailer inspections to ensure safe and compliant operation
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting the wider operation with occasional nights out and varying delivery schedules as required

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid Class 1 (C+E) licence and have previous commercial driving experience
• Have experience securing wheeled loads, plant machinery, vehicles, or other specialist equipment
• Are confident operating low loaders, curtain-sided trailers, or similar specialist transport equipment
• Have FLT experience or licences (Counterbalance, Reach, PPT, LLOP, HLOP, or Pivot Steer experience would be beneficial, although training can be provided)
• Take pride in safety, professionalism, and delivering a reliable service

WHY JOIN US?

• 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 as soon as possible. Applications received after interviews 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. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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