Class 2 HGV Driver: Home Deliveries + Pension

DHL Supply Chain; Tees Valley; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer/employee

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage/ad

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Class 2 HGV Driver in Darlington to join a two-person delivery team delivering Next Home furnishings directly to customers. You will handle large items up to 120kg, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service, and typically complete 10–40 deliveries daily.

The role operates on a rotation pattern with weekend shifts; start around 6:00am and finish near 4:30pm, depending on route.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV driving licence, Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Enjoy delivering exceptional customer service and acting as the face of DHL and Next in customers' homes.
• Home delivery experience is desirable rather than essential.
• Comfortable with physical work, including safe handling of large/heavy items.
• Newly qualified or experienced drivers welcomed, with buddy support and assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a two-person delivery team, delivering Next Home furnishings directly to customers' homes.
• Safely handling and delivering large items ranging from 5kg to 120kg while providing excellent customer service.
• Completing between 10 and 40 deliveries per day, depending on route and customer requirements.
• Conducting vehicle checks and following all health and safety procedures throughout the working day.
• Working a rotation shift pattern, including regular weekend shifts, with start times from 6:00am and finish times typically around 4:30pm, route dependent.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Health & safety

Road safety

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Class 2 HGV Driver in Darlington to join a two-person delivery team delivering Next Home furnishings directly to customers. You will handle large items up to 120kg, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service, and typically complete 10–40 deliveries daily.

The role operates on a rotation pattern with weekend shifts; start around 6:00am and finish near 4:30pm, depending on route.