Driver Class 1

DHL Supply Chain; Daventry; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 8% employer

4% employee pension contribution

24/7 GP service

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Financial wellbeing: loans and debt/m​

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Daventry is hiring a Class 1 HGV Driver on a permanent full-time basis, with 50-hour contracts and shifts from 20:00 onwards. You will drive safely, follow hours regulations and perform vehicle checks to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card, with around 12 months' experience. The company offers a generous pension, 24/7 GP support, discounts and financial wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence (C) and Driver CPC required.
• Digital Tachograph card required.
• Around 12 months of recent driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Complying with health and safety standards, The Highway Code and vehicle regulations
• Regular completion of vehicle checks
• Manual handling of customer products

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £45,899.57 plus overtime 1.5 after 50 hours

Grade: CA

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Sun - Thur or Tue - Sat 50 hour contract and it will be as late as possible starts 20:00 onwards

Location: Daventry (Crick Side)

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

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE?

• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Complying with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
• Regular completion of vehicle checks
• Manual handling of customer products

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO?

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience
• Previous experience with curtain side on HGVs

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.