Driver Class 1 - days

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% employer)

Employee benefits

GP 24/7 access

Discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ambient goods deliveries to major food retail distribution centres across the UK. Based at East Midlands Gateway - Derby, you will perform multi‑drop runs with an average of two deliveries per shift, driving palletised loads across the country.

The role requires an HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, Digital Tachograph Card and at least 8 months of recent Class 1 experience, with a clean licence (max 6 points).

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 8 months recent Class 1 driving experience
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations
• Professional, reliable, and customer‑focused attitude

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide
• Average of 2 drops per shift
• Driving throughout the UK as part of a nationwide delivery network
• Transporting ambient goods on pallets
• Occasional unloading assistance at distribution centres (≈2%)

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Hours & Regulations

Customer-focused

Job description

Job Details

Pay Rate: £40,907.84
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Various shifts available: x1 Monday to Friday starting at 5am, x1 Monday to Friday starting at 6am, x1 Monday to Friday starting at 7am
Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby

We're currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy and professional operation delivering ambient goods to major food retail distribution centres across the UK. As a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering palletised loads to well‑known food retail distribution centres and other major RDCs.

A Typical Day May Involve

• Multi‑drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide
• Average of 2 drops per shift
• Driving throughout the UK as part of a nationwide delivery network
• Transporting ambient goods on pallets
• Majority of deliveries are unloaded by the distribution centre, occasionally (approximately 2% of deliveries) you may be required to assist with unloading
• 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

This Role Would Suit People Who

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 8 months recent Class 1 driving experience
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations
• Professional, reliable, and customer‑focused attitude

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

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