Class 1 Driver - Fri to Mon 3am start

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

GP consultations

Discounts

Loans

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in East Midlands Derby is seeking an experienced Class 1 (C+E) Driver to join a busy operation delivering ambient goods to major food retail distribution centres across the UK.

As a Class 1 Driver you will handle palletised loads, perform multi‑drop deliveries, and comply with Drivers' Hours regulations. The role is permanent, full‑time, with Friday to Monday shifts starting at 3am.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 8 months recent Class 1 driving experience.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• Professional, reliable, and customer‑focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide.
• Average of 2 drops per shift and palletised loads delivery.
• Drive across the UK within a nationwide delivery network.
• Unloading at the distribution centre is required in ~2% of deliveries.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and the Highway Code.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalty points <= 6

Hours and working time regs

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

Pay Rate: £42,339,61
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Working Friday to Monday, starting at 3am
Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby

We're currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy and professional operation delivering ambient goods to major food retail distribution centres across the UK. As a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering palletised loads to well‑known food retail distribution centres and other major RDCs.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Multi‑drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide
• Average of2 drops per shift
• Driving throughout the UK as part of a nationwide delivery network
• Transporting ambient goods on pallets
• Majority of deliveries are unloaded by the distribution centre, occasionally (approximately 2% of deliveries) you may be required to assist with unloading
• 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

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum8 months recent Class 1 driving experience
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations
• Professional, reliable, and customer‑focused attitude

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.

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