Demonstration Driver

DHL; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking experienced Demonstration Drivers in Peterborough. You will deliver vehicles, maintain safety standards, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a valid driving license, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. Enjoy benefits like annual leave, a pension scheme, and 24/7 GP consultations in this full-time position.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of driving experience.
• Be over the age of 21 due to insurance purposes.
• Experience within the industry preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driving and delivering cars and transit vans.
• Ensure delivery documentation and electronic POD's are completed accurately.
• Conduct a full pre-shift inspection of vehicles.

Skills

Clean valid Car Driving License (B)

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent time management

Understanding of legal requirements and highway code

Job description

Overview

Position: DemonstrationDriver x4

Location: East of England Showground, Peterborough (PE2)

Work patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours

Start time: Between 06:00-08:00am

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Introduction

Rev up your career with DHL, the award-winning superstar of the supply chain world! We're on the lookout for 4x Demonstration Car Delivery Drivers to join our automotive division and help us hit the road in style. Buckle up for an exciting journey where you\'ll play a key role in our operations while having a blast! Ready to drive your future forward?

About Finished Vehicle Solutions:

Join our team at East of England Showground, Peterborough, where we maintain a fleet of around 4,000 luxury vehicles. With about 150 dedicated colleagues, we are committed to exceptional service and quality.

We value our employees, offering a positive work environment and investing in your growth and development. Ready to advance your career with prestigious automotive brands? We want to hear from you!

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Carry out driving and delivering cars and transit vans from our main site in Peterborough
• Provision of first class safe, efficient and customer focused delivery and collection services with DHL\'s customers and Networks
• Conduct collections and deliveries of vehicles in accordance with the plan and/or instructions from the transport office
• Ensure all delivery documentation and electronic POD\'s are completed accurately and in real time
• Conduct a handover of the vehicle with the customer, answering questions and queries about the vehicle
• To engage with the frontline transport teams on daily brief and de-brief
• Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
• To conduct a full and thorough pre-shift inspection (OPS13) of vehicles and trailers in advance of their operation and to comply with the DHL defect reporting process, ensuring all defective vehicles, trailers and equipment are reported immediately

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• You will need to hold a clean valid Car Driving License (B) , with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Be over the age of 21 (due to insurance purposes)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, whilst remaining professional at all times
• Excellent time management
• Working understanding of legal requirements, highway code and road traffic act
• Experience within the industry preferred but not essential as full training will be given
• Ability to follow operational, legal and H&S procedures
• Able to meet delivery demands of conducting nationwide travel

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• Free on-site parking
• 25 days annual leave
• 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 DHL careers 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 Monday 10th November. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. 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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