Driver Class 2

Deutsche Post; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our team in Runcorn, delivering Next Home furnishings safely and on time while providing an exceptional customer experience.

A typical day involves delivering with a two-person crew, handling large items, and maintaining safety checks. The role requires a valid HGV licence, Driver CPC, and Tachograph card, with home delivery experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV driving licence, Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Enjoy delivering exceptional customer service and acting as the face of DHL and Next in customers' homes.
• Have home delivery experience, although this is desirable rather than essential.
• Are comfortable with physical work, including the safe handling of large and heavy items.
• Have 6 months Class 2 experience (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a two-person delivery team, delivering Next Home furnishings directly to customers' homes.
• Safely handling and delivering large items ranging from 5kg to 120kg while providing excellent customer service.
• Completing between 20 and 30 deliveries per day, depending on route and customer requirements.
• Conducting vehicle checks and following all health and safety procedures throughout the working day.

Skills

HGV licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Home delivery experience

Physical work

Job description

Pay Rate: £43,436.90
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Week 1: 4 on 2 off, Week 2: 4 on 2 off, Week 3: 5 on 2 off
Location: DHL Supply Chain, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA7 3BN

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 HGV Driver to…

Play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering Next Home furnishings safely and on time while providing an exceptional customer experience.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Working as part of a two-person delivery team, delivering Next Home furnishings directly to customers' homes.
• Safely handling and delivering large items ranging from 5kg to 120kg while providing excellent customer service.
• Completing between 20 and 30 deliveries per day, depending on route and customer requirements.
• Conducting vehicle checks and following all health and safety procedures throughout the working day.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV driving licence, Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Enjoy delivering exceptional customer service and acting as the face of DHL and Next in customers' homes.
• Have home delivery experience, although this is desirable rather than essential.
• Are comfortable with physical work, including the safe handling of large and heavy items.
• Have 6 months Class 2 experience (Desirable)

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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 5th October. 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.