Class 2 home delivery driver

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

Pay Rate: £43,050.40
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Week 1: 4 on 2 off, Week 2: 4 on 2 off, Week 3: 5 on 2 off
Location: DHL Supply Chain, Faverdale East Business Park, Darlington, Durham, co, United Kingdom, DL3 0UR

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 in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering Next Home furnishings safely and on time while providing an exceptional customer experience.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• 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.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• 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.
• Have home delivery experience, although this is desirable rather than essential.
• Are comfortable with physical work, including the safe handling of large and heavy items.
• Are newly qualified or experienced drivers looking to develop their skills, with full support available through our buddy system and assessment process.

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 26th October. 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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