HGV Class 2 Dray Driver – Early Start, Multi-Drop

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

On-site parking

Free confidential GP service

Discounts for retail, childcare & gym

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Job summary

DHL, an award-winning leader in supply chain solutions, is looking for a HGV Class 2 Dray Driver in Ipswich. This customer-facing role requires early starts from 5:00am, 44hr weeks, and occasional Saturdays to support a busy delivery operation.

You will work with a Driver’s Mate to unload, log PODs, and keep the transport team updated, handling 10–12 drops daily while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (C) licence is essential.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are essential.
• No more than 6 penalty points is essential.
• Multi-drop HGV driving experience is desirable.
• Dray or similar delivery experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver alcoholic products to pubs, restaurants and hotels.
• Complete 10–12 drops per day on average.
• Manage manual handling of up to 11 tonnes daily.
• Adhere to Driver hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Maintain health and safety and vehicle compliance.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalty points limit 6

Multi-drop HGV experience

Dray/delivery experience

Job description

DHL, an award-winning leader in supply chain solutions, is looking for a HGV Class 2 Dray Driver in Ipswich. This customer-facing role requires early starts from 5:00am, 44hr weeks, and occasional Saturdays to support a busy delivery operation.

You will work with a Driver’s Mate to unload, log PODs, and keep the transport team updated, handling 10–12 drops daily while ensuring safety and compliance.