Class 1 Driver (Days)

DHL Germany; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 1 Driver, where you'll enjoy the open road while driving an exceptional fleet of modern vehicles. This role offers job security with a supportive team and a structured work schedule. You will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining vehicle standards, and providing excellent customer service. With opportunities for career development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career. Experience a workplace recognized as one of the best in the UK, with competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 Driving licence and a Driver CPC qualification card.
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive a lorry and ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Inspect vehicle daily and complete a Defect Report if necessary.
• Communicate effectively with customers and keep them informed.

Skills

Class 1 Driving licence

Driver CPC qualification card

Knowledge of Road Transport Laws

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Completed required DCPC training hours

Job description

Position

Class 1 Driver – Days
Contract Type: Permanent – 45 hours per week
Location: Basildon
Shift: Days (Monday – Friday / 09.00-17.00)

Salary

£34,933.27 per annum

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more, as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme, and more!

About the role:

You will drive a lorry from our exceptional fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old. They’re a joy to drive and are equipped to a high specification, including fridges, leather seats, and many more optional extras to ensure you’re comfortable.

Most of our sites run from Monday to Friday, with 45 hour working weeks and 9 hour shifts per day which typically start at 7/8am. Our well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance where you’ll be driving, taking the stress out of your day.

The role provides job security, working within a growing global business. We operate a busy fleet, so there’s always all the work you need, giving you job security. If you want additional hours, you can have them, and we offer enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays and night-time hours (10pm-6am). You’ll be joining a friendly team - our drivers often stay with us for many years because we treat them well, and you’ll be joining a supportive team who share traffic updates through WhatsApp!

Key Role Responsibilities

We don’t micromanage our drivers. We trust them to get the job done and plan their own routes. The average number of stops in a shift is 4 to 6, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy being out on the open road - but you’ll still be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift.

You’ll ensure that Cages, Pallets, Freight, Stillages, and Yorks get to and from customers on time. At some sites, the goods will be loaded or unloaded for you; at others, you’ll need to do it yourself. Scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks will sometimes be part of your day.

You’ll be responsible for inspecting your vehicle and trailer every day and completing a Defect Report if necessary.

You will ensure everything is ‘right first time’ for your customers, both internal and external, and as a great communicator, you’ll work hard to keep customers happy, ensuring any queries you can’t answer are passed on to your Site Manager quickly.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Class 1 Driving licence (essential)
• Driver CPC qualification card
• Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards them
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws and commitment to safe use of the roads
• A ‘can do’ attitude

What about career development?

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.

We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.