Driver 7.5 Tonne Home Delivery

Deutsche Post; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Pension scheme with employer/employee

Job summary

Deutsche Post in the United Kingdom (Nottingham) is recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our DHL Supply Chain operations. The role involves delivering white goods, furniture and electrical appliances with a driver’s assistant, aiming for 30–40 drops daily.

You may train to install wet and heavy goods, which increases salary on completion of training. Shifts start at 06:00 with a 5-from-7 pattern, including some weekend work; excellent customer service and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Commercial 'on the road' experience of driving 7.5t (C1) vehicles
• Duties involve manual handling
• Work as a team with a drivers assistant
• Pass a CRB criminal record check
• Live near to Nottingham NG9 1PF

Responsibilities

• Deliveries include white goods, furniture, electrical appliances; manual handling is required
• Work with a drivers assistant delivering approx 30-40 deliveries per day
• Be willing to train to install wet goods (washing machines) and heavy goods (American fridge freezers)
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Comply with health and safety standards and vehicle regulations

Skills

Safe driving

Teamwork

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Tools

C1 Licence (7.5t)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £38,223 based on a 48 hour week (Salary £39,985 basic when trained) plus overtime at time and a half
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift patterns: 06:00 starts - Any 5 from 7 shift pattern, will include some weekend working
Location: Nottingham NG9 1PF

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Deliveries include white goods, furniture, electrical appliances - manual handling is required
• Working with a drivers assistant delivering approx 30 - 40 deliveries per day
• Be willing to train to install wet goods (washing machines) and heavy goods (American fridge freezers) - enhances salary upon completion of training
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• 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

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Candidates MUST hold a valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Commercial 'on the road' experience of driving 7.5t (C1) vehicles
• Duties involve manual handling, so candidates must understand the physicaility of the role
• Working as a team with a drivers assistant
• Pass a CRB criminal record check
• Live near to Nottingham NG9 1PF

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 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
• 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.

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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 20th July 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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