Class 2 Driver

DHL Germany; West Bromwich; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working patterns

Employer pension contributions

Private GP / healthcare options

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to ensure smooth and efficient operations, delivering goods safely and on time to sites across the UK. The role emphasizes early starts (04:00–06:00) Monday to Friday with no night shifts or weekend work.

Qualifications include HGV Class 2 Licence (Cat C), Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card. Overtime is paid for hours over 40 per week. Live locally to West Bromwich is preferred.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence (Cat C) and Driver CPC required.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Curtain side experience and load securing advantageous.
• Live locally to West Bromwich site.
• Ideally 12 months LGV Cat C driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aluminium trunking to electrical wholesalers/building sites across the UK (up to 5 drops per day).
• Deliveries involve curtain sider loads; open/close curtains and secure load as needed.
• Start times 04:00–06:00, Monday to Friday; no weekends or bank holidays.
• Drive safely in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive; comply with Vehicle Regulations.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence (Cat C)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Curtain sider/Load securing

Job description

Pay Rate: £28,019 based on a 40 hour week (£13.47 per hour - overtime paid at £20.20 per hour)
Grade: RCS grade P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday - starts between 04:00 - 06:00
Location: West Bromwich B70 0EB

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

• Delivery of aluminium trunking to electrical wholesalers / building sites across the UK - maximum of 5 drops per day
• Deliveries are with an FLT so just opening and closing curtains and securing the load is required
• Start times between 04:00-06:00 Monday to Friday - no weekend working or bank holidays!!
• Day work only NO nights out
• 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

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (Cat C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Hours per week up to 45 - overtime paid for hours over 40 per week at time and a half
• Curtain side experience and use of straps to secure a load would be an advantage
• Live locally to site in West Brom B70 0EB
• Ideally have 12 months recent LGV Cat C driving experience due the nature of the delivery points

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on-site
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays - increases with length of service
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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
• 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 31st August 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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