Class 1 Driver

On-site in Derby·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

DHL Supply Chain UK

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time.
Apply by Thursday 12 November
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Work on-site in Derby
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

8% employer pension
Paid in by the employer, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.

Skills

The role

Pay Rate: £42,339,61
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Working Monday to Friday starting at 12am
Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby

We're currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy and professional operation delivering ambient goods to major food retail distribution centres across the UK. As a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering palletised loads to well-known food retail distribution centres and other major RDCs.

✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

Multi-drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide
Average of 2 drops per shift
Driving throughout the UK as part of a nationwide delivery network
Transporting ambient goods on pallets
Majority of deliveries are unloaded by the distribution centre, occasionally (approximately 2% of deliveries) you may be required to assist with unloading
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

✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
Minimum 8 months recent Class 1 driving experience
Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence
Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations
Professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude

✅WHY JOIN US?

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

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