Driver Class 1 - nights

DHL; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to ensure efficient operations by delivering goods safely across the North West. This permanent, full-time position involves night shifts and requires a valid HGV license, CPC qualification, and a commitment to safe driving.

Benefits

8% employer contribution pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• 12 months recent driving experience preferred.
• Willing to work permanent night shifts (11pm start).

Responsibilities

• Delivering car components into dealerships in the North West.
• Multi-drop delivery, averaging 6-8 drops.
• Loading and unloading at the depot and dealerships.

Skills

Manual handling

Safe driving

Education

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £44,974.95
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, starting at 11pm (roughly 10hr shifts)
Location: Skelmersdale, WN8 8DY

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

• Delivering car components into dealerships in the North West
• Multi-drop delivery, on average between 6-8 drops
• Manual handling involved in the role
• You will be responsible for loading at the depot, unloading at the dealerships, reloading empties and tipping off back at the depot
• Mainly roll cages or pallets but small amount of items will be boxed and can be quite bulky
• 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 (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience
• Be happy to work a permanent night shift, starting at 11pm working 10hr shifts

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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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