HGV Class 2 Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Pension with employer contribution 8%

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans and savings programs

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Reading is seeking a driver for a permanent full-time role. Typical duties include safe driving, adherence to hours regulations and health and safety standards, plus daily vehicle checks.

The successful candidate will hold HGV Class 2, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card and have at least 6 months of Class 2 driving experience. Attractive pension and employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 2, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Must have 6 months recent Class 2 driving experience as this is essential.

Responsibilities

• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Complying with 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

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate

£37,805.39 + maximum bonus of £2,000 based on performance & attendance (split equally each quarter)

Grade

RCS P

Contract Type

Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns

Monday to Friday – Day shift – start times from 04:30am/05:30am

Location

Reading – RG2 0BS

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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

This Role Would Suit People Who

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 2, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Must have 6 months recent class 2 driving experience as this is essential

WHY JOIN US?

• Free onsite parking
• 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.