Driver Class 1

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

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain seeks an HGV Driver / Dray Person for their Hebburn location. In this full-time role, you will manage deliveries of alcoholic beverages, ensuring safety and compliance. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, free parking, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free parking and on-site canteen

8% employer contribution pension

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months recent driving experience.
• Comfortable handling kegs and barrels.

Responsibilities

• Complete 10-17 deliveries of alcoholic drinks to pubs.
• Conduct regular vehicle checks and adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Manual handling

Safe driving

Education

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E)

Driver CPC Qualification

Job description

Pay Rate: £ 38,914

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday (start times between 05.00am-07.00am)
Location: Hebburn - NE31 1SP

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 HGV Driver / Dray Person to play a key role at the centre of our drinks delivery operation.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Completing between 10-17 deliveries of alcoholic drinks to pubs
• Manual handling kegs and barrels weighing up to 120 kgs multiple times a day, working with a driver's mate
• 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

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have a minimum of 6 months recent driving experience
• Are comfortable with manual handling items such as kegs and barrels

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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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