Class 1 Driver (Weekend Rota)

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement pro rata

Job summary

DHL Express in Slough is seeking a Class 1 Driver for a weekend rota to join our team and represent the company on the road. You will perform trunking runs between depots and hubs, ensuring on-time deliveries and high customer service standards.

You will plan daily routes, conduct pre- and post-vehicle checks, and ensure compliance with security and legal requirements. Weekend shifts carry premium pay and overtime features.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 Driving Licence and Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Excellent organisational and route-planning skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled trunking runs between DHL depots and hubs.
• Plan and manage daily routes to meet deadlines.
• Ensure shipment security and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Carry out pre- and post-vehicle checks.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Route planning

Job description

Class 1 Driver (Weekend Rota)

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver on behalf of one of our customers, DHL Express in Slough, Colnbrook.

You will be a frontline representative of the company, responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of secure shipments to and from our Service Centre and Hub facilities. The post holder is directly responsible for enhancing the customer experience at every stage through a conscientious and dedicated approach to tasks. You will be expected to provide excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.

Shift Pattern

Weekend Rota (Friday / Saturday / Sunday) — choice of Shift 1: 00:30–09:30, Shift 2: 06:00–15:00, or Shift 3: 19:00–04:00 (1-hour unpaid break).

Pay

• Hourly Rate: £19.63 per hour
• Shift Premium: Extra £2.80 per hour between 7pm and 8am
• Saturday Premium: Extra £1.22 per hour
• Sunday Premium: Extra £2.27 per hour
• Overtime paid after 45 hours at time and a half

The Role

• Perform scheduled trunking runs between DHL depots and hubs
• Plan and manage daily routes to meet deadlines efficiently
• Ensure the security of shipments and compliance with company policies and legal regulations
• Conduct pre- and post-vehicle checks

What You\'ll Need

• A valid Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 1 year of Class 1 driving experience
• Excellent organisational and route-planning skills
• Flexibility to handle varying workloads and operational peaks
• Strong knowledge of local and regional routes
• Must be at least 21 years old with no more than 9 penalty points on your licence within the last 3 years (for insurance purposes)

As this role is based within a major UK airport, all applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening in accordance with aviation security regulations, including a 5-year employment/education history verification and a UK criminal record check.

Package

• Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Weekly pay and pension scheme

Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026