Class 2 Driver

DHL; Daventry; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Class 2 Dray Driver for its operations in Daventry. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering food products to various locations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 2 driving licence, with strong emphasis on navigation skills and efficiency.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail, childcare, gym memberships, and more

Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support for you and your family, including free counselling

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification, Digital Tachograph Card.
• 6 months experience as an HGV multi-drop driver is desirable.
• Experience in dray work is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food products to Wetherspoons pubs with 3-5 drops per day.
• Comply with health and safety standards and driving regulations.
• Occasionally stay overnight for delivery purposes.

Skills

Navigation

Health and Safety Compliance

Delivery Efficiency

Education

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £41,633.52
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Four On, Four Off AM Start times between Midnight and 6am
Location: Daventry-NN11 8NF

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Class 2 Dray Driver to play a vital role in our distribution service.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your duties, while maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Work on a Four On, Four Off schedule with AM start times between Midnight and 6am
• Collect paperwork from the Transport area for your destinations
• Deliver to various locations across England, including Wetherspoons pubs, with an average of 3-5 drops per day, up to 6
• Deliver food products to Wetherspoons pubs
• Occasionally stay overnight due to driving hours, with hotel accommodations provided
• Navigate busy centres such as Leeds, Birmingham, London
• Drive safely and efficiently, adhering to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Comply with health and safety standards, The Highway Code, road safety rules, and vehicle regulations

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We welcome applications from candidates with the following experience, but don't hesitate if you don't meet every requirement— we value potential and talent:

• Valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification, and Digital Tachograph Card (Essential)
• At least 6 months of experience as an HGV multi-drop driver (Desirable)
• Experience in dray work (Desirable)

WHY CHOOSE US?

Alongside competitive pay, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Free on-site parking
• Confidential 24/7 GP service
• Discounts on retail, childcare, gym memberships, and more
• Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 support for you and your family, including free counselling: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION POLICY

We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent resourcing practices across the UK. Learn more about our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

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DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work across industries like retail, automotive, and healthcare, delivering for our customers worldwide.