Driver Class 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

33 days annual leave (incl. bank)

Pension scheme (8% employer, 4% from您)

GP 24/7

Discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a Class 1 Driver at the Skelmersdale site to support our UK network. The role focuses on safe, timely movement of automotive parts and involves trunking between distribution centres with double-deck trailers.

Shifts are 50 hours weekly with start times between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Applicants should hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, with at least 12 months of relevant experience, and be capable of manual handling.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Have at least 12 months of recent Class 1 driving experience.
• Are comfortable carrying out manual handling activities as part of the role.
• Are reliable, self-motivated and committed to delivering excellent standards of service.

Responsibilities

• Trunking collections and deliveries of automotive parts between Distribution Centres across the UK using double-deck trailers.
• Carrying out manual handling duties, including loading and unloading of trailers; driving safely and efficiently in line with regulations.
• Completing vehicle checks and maintaining transport documentation accurately.
• Maintaining health and safety standards in line with road safety legislation and company procedures.

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £41, 691.78Grade: RCS PContract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)Shift patterns: 50 hours Monday - Friday start times between 12:30pm and 2:30pmLocation: Skelmersdale, WN8 8DY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Class 1 Driver to join our Skelmersdale site, playing a key role in keeping our supply chain moving.

Working as part of a dedicated transport team, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of automotive parts across our UK network, helping to ensure deliveries reach their destination on time, every time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Trunking collections and deliveries of automotive parts between Distribution Centres across the UK using double-deck trailers
• Carrying out manual handling duties, including the loading and unloading of trailersDriving safely, professionally and efficiently in line with Drivers' Hours regulations and the Working Time Directive
• Completing vehicle checks and ensuring all transport documentation is completed accurately
• Maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, complying with The Highway Code, road safety legislation and company procedures at all times

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Have at least 12 months of recent Class 1 driving experience
• Are comfortable carrying out manual handling activities as part of the role
• Are reliable, self-motivated and committed to delivering excellent standards of service

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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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