Class 1 Driver (Days)

DHL; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global logistics company as a Class 1 Driver in Exeter! This role offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment, ensuring job security and consistent work. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll manage your own routes and enjoy additional benefits like enhanced pay for bank holidays. Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee development, where your contributions truly matter. If you're ready to take the next step in your driving career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants

Healthcare

Pension

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Class 1 Driving Licence and Driver CPC qualification required.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Laws and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and manage schedules for timely deliveries.
• Inspect vehicles daily and maintain high customer service standards.

Skills

Class 1 Driving Licence

Driver CPC qualification card

Knowledge of Road Transport Laws

Proactive attitude

Job description

Position: Class 1 Driver – Days

Contract Type: Permanent – 45 hours per week

Location: Exeter

Shift: Days (Monday-Friday / 08.00-18.00)

Salary: £34,933.27 per annum

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

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

About the role:

You will drive a lorry from our fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old, equipped with high specifications such as fridges, leather seats, and optional extras for comfort.

Our sites operate Monday to Friday, with 45-hour weeks and 9-hour shifts starting typically at 7/8 am. Our organized shift schedules often allow you to know your routes in advance, reducing stress.

This role offers job security within a growing, global business. We operate a busy fleet, ensuring consistent work. Additional hours are available, with enhanced pay for bank holidays and night shifts (10 pm-6 am).

Join a friendly team where drivers often stay for many years. We support each other, sharing traffic updates via WhatsApp!

Key Responsibilities:

1. We trust our drivers to plan their routes and manage their own schedules. Typically, there are 4 to 6 stops per shift, allowing ample time on the road while ensuring you are home at the end of each shift.
2. Ensure timely delivery and collection of cages, pallets, freight, stillages, and Yorks. Loading and unloading may be performed by you or at the site, along with scanning consignments and using pallet trucks.
3. Inspect your vehicle and trailer daily, completing defect reports if necessary.
4. Maintain high standards of accuracy and customer service, communicating effectively with internal and external customers, and escalating queries to your Site Manager as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Class 1 Driving Licence
• Driver CPC qualification card
• Completed or working towards the required CPC training hours
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws and commitment to road safety
• A proactive 'can-do' attitude

Career development:

We support our employees' growth through dedicated learning and development programmes and foster an inclusive culture where everyone's voice is valued, enabling you to shape your future with DHL eCommerce UK.

Next steps:

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

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion:

As a global company, we value diversity as a strength. We are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment processes, welcoming applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.