Driver Class 2

DHL Supply Chain; Gloucester; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

8% employer pension contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is recruiting for an LGV C Dray Driver in Gloucester. The role runs Monday–Friday with early starts (04:00–07:00) and involves heavy manual handling of kegs and barrels, delivering to pubs and venues across the region.

Join a global logistics leader offering stability, a potential path to LGV C+E, and strong benefits including pension and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 2 (C) licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Comfortable with manual handling of kegs and barrels.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday with start times 04:00–07:00 and up to 6 Saturdays per year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver alcoholic beverages to pubs and venues across the region.
• Safely handle kegs and barrels and complete cellar drops.
• Work with a Drivers Mate and represent DHL professionally.

Skills

HGV driving

Safe driving

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

LGV C (Class 2) Dray Driver – Gloucester (GL3 4AQ)

£39,953.67 per year (45‑hour week)

Permanent | Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | 04:00–07:00 starts

Are you an experienced Class 2 driver looking for a role where you can stay active, work as part of a solid team and build long‑term stability? Do you enjoy physical work and delivering to pubs, bars and venues? If so, this could be the next step for you.

This is a hands‑on role involving the heavy manual handling of kegs and barrels of alcoholic beverages, so you'll need to be comfortable with physical work and confident working in busy environments.

DHL Supply Chain – a global, award‑winning logistics leader – is recruiting LGV C Dray Drivers for our Trade Team operation in Gloucester. And if you're thinking about progression, there's a clear opportunity to upskill to LGV C+E.

What You Need

Do you hold a valid HGV Class 2 (C) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card? Are you confident handling kegs and barrels and delivering into pub cellars? Can you work Monday–Friday with start times between 04:00–07:00, plus a minimum of 6 Saturdays per year? Are you comfortable completing 5–15 drops per day with a Drivers Mate? If the answer is yes, you're exactly who we want to hear from. Previous dray experience is an advantage – but new passes are welcome.

What The Role Involves

You'll be delivering alcoholic beverages safely and efficiently to pubs and venues across the region. That means handling kegs and barrels, completing cellar drops, working closely with your Drivers Mate and representing DHL with professionalism. You'll follow all safety standards, drive within Drivers' Hours and WTD regulations, and keep customer service at the forefront of your day.

Why Join DHL?

Looking for stability? You'll get it. Want strong benefits? They're here. Prefer working Monday–Friday? That's exactly what this role offers.

You'll also receive:

• Free on‑site parking
• Flexible working discussions at interview
• 8% employer pension contribution (4% employee)
• Free 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Access to affordable loans, savings schemes and mortgage advice

Who We Are

DHL Supply Chain is the global leader in logistics, with 188,000 colleagues across more than 50 countries. We support industries from retail to automotive to healthcare, and we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. We proudly support ex‑service personnel through the Armed Forces Covenant.

Recruitment Timeline

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 19th October 2026. Applications are reviewed continuously – so why wait? Late applications may be added to our talent pool with your consent.