Home Delivery Driver - 7.5 Tonnes

DHL; Stafford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Acton Gate is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver. You'll be responsible for delivering various goods and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the possibility for flexible working. Applicants must hold the necessary qualifications and have prior driving experience.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with employer contributions

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• MUST have a valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1).
• Commercial experience of driving 7.5t (C1) vehicles.
• Must be physically able to handle deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver white goods, furniture, and appliances.
• Work with a driver's assistant for approximately 30 deliveries per day.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Driving under regulations

Education

Valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver - Based Acton Gate (Stafford)

Pay Rate: £36,930 based on a 48 hour week (Salary £38,561 basic when trained) plus overtime at time and a half Contract Type: PermanentShift patterns: 06:00 - Any 5 from 7 shift pattern, will include some weekend workingLocation: Acton Gate ST18 9AA (Just off Junction 13 M6)

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Deliveries include white goods, furniture, electrical appliances - manual handling is required
• Working with a drivers assistant delivering approx 30 deliveries per day
• Be willing to train to install wet goods (washing machines) and heavy goods (American fridge freezers) - enhances salary upon completion of training
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Candidates MUST hold a valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Commercial 'on the road' experience of driving 7.5t (C1) vehicles
• Duties involve manual handling, so candidates must understand the physicaility of the role
• Working as a team with a drivers assistant
• Pass a CRB criminal record check
• Live near to Acton Gate ST18 9AA (Just off Junction 13 M6)

WHY CHOOSE US?

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking onsite
• 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.

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Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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