Class 1 Driver

Joinimagine; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Annual leave 28 days

Flexible patterns

Pension scheme 8%/4%

GP consultations 24/7

Discounts

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Class 1 Day Driver for a Tuesday to Saturday shift based at Marsh Leys, Bedford. The role focuses on safe, timely deliveries with training provided for wagon and drag operations.

The position requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence (C+E), Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card, with at least 6 months of recent Class 1 experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 driving licence with C+E capacity.
• Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• 6 months recent Class 1 driving experience.
• Wagon and drag experience is advantageous with full training.

Responsibilities

• Duties on a wagon and draw vehicle; training provided.
• Collection and delivery of boxes at home delivery sites across the south of England.
• Drive safely and efficiently in line with Drivers' Hours rules.
• Follow health and safety standards and The Highway Code.
• Regular vehicle checks and basic maintenance tasks.
• Manual handling of customer products.

Skills

HGV Class 1

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Wagon & Drag Experience

Job description

LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) Day Driver - Tuesday to Saturday - based Marsh Leys, Bedford

Pay Rate: £46,658 based on a contracted 48 hour week - Paid breaks
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Tuesday to Saturday - Starts time 10:00
Location: Marsh Leys, Bedford MK43 9AA

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Class 1 Day Driver to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Duties will be on a wagon and draw vehicle - training provided
• Collection and delivery and collection of boxes at various home delivery sites across the south of England
• 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

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Must have 6 months recent Class 1 driving experience
• Wagon and drag experience would be an advantage but full training will be provided

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on-site
• 28 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• 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.

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.