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Class 1 Driver

On-site in Derby·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Derby
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Friday 11 December
Pension
8% employer pension

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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

The role

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.

What you'll do

  • 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

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: £42,339,61
Grade: Collective Agreement
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Working Monday to Friday starting at 9am or 3pm
Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby

Additional information

About DHL Supply Chain UK

Industry
Logistics

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About the company & team

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

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