Driver Class 1-Any Five From Seven

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans & savings

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver in Daventry for a permanent, full-time role. Typical shifts run Sun-Thur or Tue-Sat with 50 hours per week, starting from 20:00 onwards. The role focuses on delivering goods safely, on time, and within regulatory guidelines.

You will join a logistics leader with global reach, offering pension benefits, GP support, and staff discounts. Training and progression opportunities are available within a diverse, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C).
• Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Ideally 12 months of recent driving experience.
• Previous curtain side experience on HGVs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and efficiently in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Carry out regular vehicle checks and basic maintenance checks.
• Comply with health and safety standards and road regulations.
• Handle goods with due care and assist with manual handling when required.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

12 months experience

Curtain side experience

Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver 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

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.