Class 2 Driver

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and this role in Basingstoke (RG24 8PH) is for a permanent full-time HGV Driver.

A typical day involves driving safely under Drivers' Hours rules, performing vehicle checks, handling heavy goods with a two-person crew, and multi-drop deliveries to customers' homes.

Join us for a generous pension with employer/employee contributions, 24/7 GP support and various discounts; interviews begin 14th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 2 Licence (C) with Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Desirable: 6 months' recent driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and efficiently, adhering to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Follow health and safety standards and vehicle regulations.
• Complete regular vehicle checks.
• Handle heavy goods as part of a two-person crew.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries to customers' homes.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £45,603.10 Grade: CA Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Rolling Rota (5 on 2 off/ 4 on 2 off/ 4 on 2 off) Location: Basingstoke, RG24 8PH 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.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Drive safely and efficiently, following Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Follow health and safety standards, including The Highway Code and vehicle regulations
• Complete regular vehicle checks
• Handle heavy goods as part of a two-person crew
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries to customers' homes

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 6 months recent driving experience (desirable)

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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 14th September 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.