Driver Class 1

DHL; Harlow; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers in Harlow for a permanent full-time position. This role involves store deliveries, maintaining health and safety practices, and offering competitive pay rates along with a range of benefits, including free GP service and employee support. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 1 License and CPC Qualification.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP Service

Discounts on retail and childcare

Enhanced Pension Scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving License.
• Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Multidrop experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Shift patterns include any 4 days out of 7, weekends included.
• Store deliveries including chilled and ambient goods.
• Drive safely in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Comply with health and safety standards and road safety rules.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving License

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Safe driving practices

Job description

Pay Rate: £38.707.47
Additional Pay: Weekend shifts are paid at time and a quarter on top of your base salary
Overtime: paid at 1.33x the hourly rate after 42 hours per week
Driver Bonus: Up to £2,600 per year, paid monthly if performance targets are met (not guaranteed)
Shift patterns: Working any 4 days out of 7, Monday to Sunday - 42 hour working week
GRADE: CA
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Harlow - CM20 2DW

DHL, award winning leading supply chain business is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers to play a vital role in our distribution service.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Shift patterns will include any 4 days out of 7, Weekends included, shift premiums paid for weekends and bank holidays
• Store delivery's, Multi drop - Chilled goods (cages) and dolly's, ambient good, frozen (cages, pallets depending on store)
• 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?

• You will Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving License, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• It is not essential to have multidrop experience but would be an advantage

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
• Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 13th October 2025. 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.