Class 2 driver

Deutsche Post; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

20 days annual leave increasing to 24

Pension scheme 8% employer + 4%员工

24/7 GP consultations

Discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Daventry is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our team. You will help ensure goods are delivered safely, on time and in good condition, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern from Midnight to 07:00.

A valid HGV Class 2 Licence (C), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are required, with around 12 months of driving experience preferred. Pay is £44,814.32 per year plus overtime and shift allowances.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 Licence (C), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Ideally 12 months of recent driving experience.
• Flexible, polite and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with hours and directives.
• Complete vehicle safety and maintenance checks as required.
• Handle manual handling of customer products during loading/unloading.
• Move cages off vehicle via tail lift.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Approximately 4–8 drops per day.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence (C)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £44,814.32 + any overtime and shift allowances.
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off start times from Midnight to 07.00
Location: JD Wetherspoon Daventry NN11 8NF

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 2 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

• 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
• Manual handling of customer products
• Moving cages off vehicle via a tail lift
• The occasional night out may be required.
• Around 4-8 drops a day.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience although new passes will be considered.
• Are flexible and polite.
• Are physically fit.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 20 days annual leave, increasing to 24 days.
• 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 12th October 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.

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