Nights HGV driver

DHL Supply Chain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on-site

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employer pension with 8% employer + 4%

GP consultations 24/7

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an LGV C+E Night Driver based in Stoke-on-Trent (ST1 5PG). The role involves trunking timber products on 11–12 hour shifts from Sunday to Thursday, with start times around 17:00–18:30. A valid C+E licence, CPC, and tachograph card are required, along with 6 months’ experience.

Benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension with employer/employee contributions, free parking, and access to discounts and GP services. Interviews scheduled for late September 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Minimum 6 months LGV C+E experience.

Responsibilities

• Trunk goods from Stoke to Hull or Tingley on a Sunday-Thursday rota.
• Operate single deck, curtain-sided trailers safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Load timber products with proper strapping.
• Start times typically 17:00–18:30 on a weekly rota.

Skills

HGV C+E driving experience

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £46,051 based on a 45 hour week

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Sunday to Thursday , Start time between 17:00-18:30

Location: Stoke on Trent - ST1 5PG

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking an LGV C+E Night Driver (HGV Class 1) to play a vital role in our distribution service.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Work pattern - Sunday to Thursday
• Start time - 17:00-18:30 on a weekly rota
• Trunk from Stoke to Hull or Tingley - 11/12 hour shift
• Trunking of timber products - experience of strapping load required
• Single deck, curtain sided trailers
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• You will hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Candidates MUST have a minimum of 6 months commercial LGV C+E experience
• Candidates MUST have experience of strapping loads - in this case timber products
• Candidates MUST live locally to Stoke ST1 5PG

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on-site
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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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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.

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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 30th September 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.