HGV Driver - Class 2

Deutsche Post; Bury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% employer)

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

Deutsche Post is hiring a Class 2 Driver in the United Kingdom to perform multi-drop deliveries of ambient, chilled and frozen goods from Bury. The role requires a valid HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, and Tachograph card, with a preference for at least six months’ recent driving experience.

It’s a physically demanding position with shift patterns of 5 on / 3 off, starting early. Salary starts at £37,783.56 plus a £2,600 annual premium, with pension and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph card
• Ideally 6 months recent driving experience
• A positive attitude and willingness to work in a physically demanding role

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries to retail stores
• Delivering a mix of ambient, chilled, and frozen goods
• Manual handling required – moving cages on and off the vehicle
• Regular driving in busy city centre environments
• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Complying with health and safety standards and road regulations

Job description

Pay Rate: £37,783.56 plus a multi-drop premium of £2,600 (split and paid monthly)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Working 5 on 3 off, starting between 4am and 7am
Location: Bury

We're looking for a reliable and hardworkingClass 2 Driver to join our team delivering a variety of goods to stores. If you enjoy being on the road and don't mind a physically active role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Multi-drop deliveries to retail stores
• Delivering a mix ofambient, chilled, and frozen goods
• Manual handling required – moving cages on and off the vehicle
• Regular driving in busy city centre environments
• 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

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card
• Ideally 6 months recent driving experience
• A positive attitude and willingness to work in a physically demanding role

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

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