Class 1 Driver Nights Permanent

DHL Supply Chain; Burton upon Trent; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contribution

GP 24/7

Discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Class 1 HGV Driver in Burton upon Trent. The role involves trunking runs from the brewery to multiple sites, dropping and swapping trailers, and occasional EPT tipping. Shifts are Sunday to Thursday, with start times between 20:00 and 23:00.

Applicants should hold a Class 1 licence (C+E), Driver CPC, and a tachograph card, with ideally 12 months’ experience. A reliable, time‑conscious, independent worker is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Ideally 12 months recent driving experience.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Completing trunking runs from the brewery to various sites such as RDCs, cash & carries, and warehouse feeds for dray operations.
• Performing drop and swap trailer movements and occasional electric pallet truck (EPT) tipping where necessary.
• 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, adhering to The Highway Code and vehicle regulations.
• Regular completion of vehicle checks.

Skills

HGV licence

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph

1 year experience

Job description

Total Pay Rate: £46,619.73 Total Annual Salary
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time 48hrs pw)
Shift patterns: Sunday - Thursday. Start Times available 20:00-23:00
Location: Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1PT

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

• Completing trunking runs from the brewery to various sites such as RDCs, cash & carries, and warehouse feeds for dray operations
• Performing drop and swap trailer movements and occasional electric pallet truck (EPT) tipping where necessary
• 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

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience
• Are confident working independently, managing time well, and handling drop and swap trailer movements safely.

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.