Driver Class 1

DHL Supply Chain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to ensure smooth operations, delivering goods safely and efficiently. The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, CPC Qualification, and a Digital Tachograph Card. Ideal candidates will have recent driving experience and a commitment to safety and compliance. Join us for a competitive salary and great benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence.
• Driver CPC Qualification is required.
• Digital Tachograph Card is necessary.
• Ideally have 8 months recent driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Collecting trailers from our Tadcaster site.
• Multi-drop delivery to customers in the North.
• Driving in compliance with regulations.
• Regular completion of vehicle checks.
• Manual handling of customer products.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Safe driving practices

Job description

Pay Rate: £39,606.06
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday starting between 4am-8am
Location: Tingley - WF3 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 Class 1 HGV Driver to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Collecting trailers from our Tadcaster site
• Multi-drop delivery to customers in the North - all pallet work
• 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, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 8 months recent driving experience

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.