Driver Class 2

DHL; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Maidstone is seeking a Class 2 Driver for a permanent full-time role. The position involves safe driving and vehicle checks, and requires a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence with consideration for newly qualified drivers. This role offers flexible working patterns, generous annual leave, and free parking among other benefits. Join our team and be part of ensuring smooth operations in logistics.

Benefits

Free parking on-site

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution)

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and free mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Must have a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C).
• Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Newly qualified drivers are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, The Highway Code, and vehicle regulations.
• Complete regular vehicle checks.
• Manually handle customer products including pushing weights up to 400 kg.

Skills

Hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate : £38,777.74

Grade : RCS O

Contract Type : Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns : 2 shift patterns available - Wed - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday (Start times vary between 4am & 8am)

Location : Allington, ME16 0LE

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 2 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
• Manual handling of customer products including pushing cages of up to 400 kg

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Will consider newly qualified drivers

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on-site
• 25 days annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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 8 December. 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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