Class 1 Drivers

The Best Connection; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is recruiting Class 1 Drivers for an ongoing DHL site role in Stoke. This long-term position offers immediate starts with flexible patterns, including part-time or full-time shifts and various start times.

Responsibilities include store deliveries, trunking, and occasional double-deck trailer work. Training provided for new drivers; pallet truck operation and physical fitness required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• CPC & Digital Tachograph card.
• Newly passed drivers welcome.
• Experience with double-deck trailers preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete store deliveries with occasional collections (2–4 drops per shift).
• Unloading palletised stock using an electric pump truck via a tail lift.
• Deliveries to store colleagues who transfer goods from tail lift into store.
• Trunking and other driving duties may be required.

Skills

Class 1 licence (C+E)

Pallet truck use

Job description

Class 1 Drivers Required - Immediate Starts, Ongoing Work

The Best Connection Group are currently recruiting for Class 1 Drivers to join our busy DHL site based in Stoke. This is a long-term, ongoing opportunity with immediate starts available.

We offer flexible working patterns to suit your availability - whether you're looking for part time or full time work, different start times, store deliveries, trunking or a combination of different duties, we want to hear from you!

Newly passed Class 1 drivers will also be considered.

Flexible Working Opportunities

• 1 to 5 days per week based on your availability
• Monday to Friday work
• Part time and full time drivers required
• range of start times available
• Store deliveries OR trunking available
• Drivers looking for a combination of duties are welcome to apply

About the role:

• Completing store deliveries with occasional collections. (2 - 4 drops per shift)
• Deliveries involve unloading palletised stock using an electric pump truck via a tail lift.
• Store colleagues will take deliveries from the tail lift into the store.
• Straightforward Trunking work available
• Some vehicles are double-deck trailers, although previous experience operating these is not essential.
• Trunking and other driving duties are also available

Pay Rates:

• Hours worked between 22:00-06:00 - £21.24 per hour
• Hours worked between 06:00-16:00 - £17.70 per hour
• Hours worked between 16:00-22:00 - £19.47 per hour
• Bank Holiday - £26.55 per hour

Requirements:

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• CPC & Digital Tachograph card
• Newly passed drivers welcome to apply
• Experience with double-deck trailers preferred but not essential
• Confident using pallet trucks
• Good level of physical fitness

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.