Driver Class 1 Days

DHL Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

33 days annual leave

Pension with 8% employer + 4% employee

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Northampton is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to support our logistics operations. This is a permanent, full-time position with early shift patterns on a Monday to Friday rota, delivering goods safely and on time.

A typical day involves safe driving, daily vehicle checks, adherence to Driver Hours regulations, 4–5 daily drops, returns collection, and no weekend or bank holiday shifts. Join a team keeping the country moving.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Complying with health and safety standards at all times and adhering to The Highway Code.
• Regular completion of vehicle checks.
• 4-5 Drops a day with some planned nights out.
• All deliveries are offloaded by customer; no manual handling involved.
• Collecting returns (Pallets and waste).
• No weekend or Bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

12 months driving experience

Job description

Pay Rate: £43,810.95
Grade: Add RCS grade
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday 04.00-0600 (on a shift rota) No Weekends or Bank Holidays
Location: Northampton, NN4

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

• 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
• 4-5 Drops a day with some planned nights out
• All deliveries are offloaded by customer so no manual handling involved
• Collecting returns (Pallets and waste)
• No weekend or Bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown!

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 12 months recent driving experience

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave
• 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 28th September 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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