Class 1 Driver

Deutsche Post; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage/ad

33 days annual leave

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Livingston is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team. Delivering chilled, frozen and ambient products across the network, you'll play a vital role in keeping stores stocked and communities supplied.

If you take pride in safe, professional driving, we'd love to hear from you. A typical day involves trunking runs, multi-drop deliveries, and compliance with Driver Hours; overtime is paid at 1.33x after 42.5 hours.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Hold a valid Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Multi-drop experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Completing trunking runs between distribution centres and key locations across the network.
• Completing multi-drop deliveries on planned routes to convenience stores.
• Transporting chilled, frozen and ambient products.
• Using cages, dollies and pallets to complete deliveries safely.
• Driving in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and professionalism.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Multi-drop experience

Customer service mindset

Safety compliance

Job description

Deliver the Products Communities Rely On Every Day

DHL Supply Chain is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team in Livingston. Delivering chilled, frozen and ambient products across the network, you'll play a vital role in keeping stores stocked and communities supplied. If you take pride in safe, professional driving, we'd love to hear from you.

CONTRACT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

• £39,956.80 per year (42.5-hour week)
• Any 5 from 7 | 04:00-06:00 starts
• Flexible Shift Patterns Available
• Livingston, EH54 8AS
• Overtime Rates: Paid at x1.33 after 42.5 hours
• Overtime Opportunities: Typically 7-10 hours per week available
• HGV Driver Premium: £2,600 per year

Realistic earning potential: £45,000-£50,000 per annum

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Completing trunking runs between distribution centres and key locations across the network
• Completing multi-drop deliveries on planned routes to convenience stores
• Transporting chilled, frozen and ambient products
• Using cages, dollies and pallets to complete deliveries safely
• Driving in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and professionalism

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO...

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Hold a valid Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Have multi-drop experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Take pride in delivering excellent customer service
• Have a strong safety and compliance mindset
• Are reliable, professional and enjoy working as part of a high-performing team

WHY JOIN US?

• Ongoing support from our dedicated Driver Trainers and Assessors, helping you build skills and confidence at every stage of your driving career

• Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• 33 days annual leave

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people across more than 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for 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 rewarding careers.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place as soon as possible. Applications received during the interview phase 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.

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