DHL

HGV Class 1 Driver


PayCompetitive
LocationReading/England
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: DPDHGLOBAL36849ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU
      You must have 6 months HGV driving experience

      Position: Class 1 HGV Driver

      Salary: £43,333.65
      Location: Reading - RG2 0BS
      Shift patterns: Monday-Friday - Start time: Between 04:30-06:00am
      Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

      Join the DHL Dream Team! ✨

      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 HGV Driver to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

      A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

      • Multi drop delivery of products to customers premises, delivering bulk loads, picked directly from vehicle for delivery to customer (covering: Reading, Luton and London areas)
      • 2 person driving team - 2nd driver/drivers mate will be allocated
      • You will be required to work 2x weekends in December as this is their busiest time of year
      • Some of the deliveries will be in Central London
      • 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
      • Count and check all products, compare to manifest and complete a visual check for any anomalies and damages
      • Working in a physically demanding environment in a safe manner
      • Manual handling will be required for this role

      THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

      • Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving License, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
      • You must have 6 months HGV driving experience

      WHY JOIN US?

      • Free parking and on-site canteen
      • 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.

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

      #DSCUKIDILOHG

  • About the company

      We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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