Linehaul Driver

DHL; Minworth; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Night Driver to operate a Volvo lorry and ensure timely deliveries. The role requires a Class 1 Driving licence and Driver CPC qualification. You’ll work on a night shift schedule from Monday to Friday, earning a salary of £41,535 per annum. Join a supportive team and enjoy competitive pay along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discount vouchers

Pension

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 1 Driving licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification card essential.
• Completion of required DCPC training hours or actively working towards them.
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws.

Responsibilities

• Drive a lorry from the fleet to regional hubs.
• Ensure timely delivery of Cages, Pallets, Freight, Stillages, and Yorks.
• Inspect the vehicle and trailer daily.

Skills

Class 1 Driving licence

Driver CPC qualification card

Knowledge of Road Transport Laws

Can do attitude

Job description

Overview

Well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance where you\'ll be driving, taking the stress out of your day. The role offers job security within a growing, global business. We operate a busy fleet, so there’s always work available, and enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays. You\'ll be joining a friendly team that supports each other and shares traffic updates through WhatsApp.

Key Role Responsibilities

We don’t micromanage our drivers. We trust them to get the job done and plan their own routes. This job involves trunking to regional hubs on the night shift. If you like the independence of long stretches on the open road but want to be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift, this is the job for you.

You’ll ensure Cages, Pallets, Freight, Stillages and Yorks get to and from customers on time. At some sites goods may be loaded/unloaded for you; at others you’ll need to do it yourself. Scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks will sometimes be part of your day. You’ll be responsible for inspecting your vehicle and trailer daily and completing a Defect Report if necessary. You will work to ensure everything is “right first time” for customers, internal and external, and as a great communicator you’ll keep customers happy, passing on any queries you can’t answer to your site manager quickly.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Class 1 Driving licence as a minimum
• Driver CPC qualification card
• Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards them
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws and commitment to safe road use
• A “can do” attitude

What about career development?

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone\'s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. We will ensure that resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will encourage all applicants to bring their true selves to work every day.

Shift: Nights / Mon-Fri / 20:45-06:45
Salary: £41,535 per annum

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

Want to work for one of the UK\'s best workplaces? DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2025 and Top Employer for the fifth year running. In addition to competitive pay, you’ll be entitled to benefits including discount vouchers, pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme, and more.

About the role: You will drive a lorry from our fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old, equipped to a high specification with fridges, leather seats and other features for comfort. Most sites run Monday to Friday, with 45-hour working weeks and 9-hour shifts per day typically starting at 5–6pm.