Driver

DHL Supply Chain; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Aberdeen is seeking a skilled 7.5 Tonne Driver. In this full-time position, you will play a crucial role in delivering large goods safely and efficiently. You must have a valid HGV 7.5T Driving Licence, along with effective communication and team working skills. The role involves manual handling, adherence to safety regulations, and collaboration with a partner to complete deliveries. This position offers various benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV 7.5T Driving Licence (C1) and CPC Qualification.
• Experience in a similar role is beneficial.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large furniture and household items to customer homes with a partner.
• Complete installations of wet goods (training provided).
• Drive safely following Drivers' Hours regulations.
• Comply with health and safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication / customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

HGV 7.5T Driving Licence (C1)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £38,561.95

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 - 06.00am starts
Location: Aberdeen, AB21 0GL

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 7.5 Tonne Driver to

play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Deliver large furniture and household items to customer homes as part of a two person crew
• Complete installations of wet goods (training provided)
• Manual Handling of large, heavy items
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• A valid HGV 7.5T Driving Licence (C1), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Effective communication / customer service skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 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 throughout January. 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.