HGV Class 1 Driver

On-site in Burton-on-Trent·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

DHL Supply Chain UK

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Overview

Salary: £46,620 a year
About £3,090 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Burton-on-Trent
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November
Pension: 8% employer pension

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The role

Total Pay Rate: £46,619.73 Total Annual Salary
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time 48hrs pw)
Shift patterns: Sunday - Thursday. Start Times available 21:00-23:00
Overtime: Overtime regularly available.
Location: Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1PT

Think you know DHL? Think again! Behind every stocked shelf, every hospitality venue and every supply chain that keeps Britain moving, there's a DHL team making it happen.

As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be a key part of that team. Whether you're making trunking runs between sites or ensuring goods arrive safely and on time, you'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. If you take pride in doing the job properly, enjoy the independence of life on the road and want the backing of a global business, we'd love to hear from you.

✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

Completing trunking runs between the brewery and a variety of locations including RDCs, cash & carries and warehouse feed operations
Carrying out drop-and-swap trailer movements and occasional EPT tipping where required
Driving safely and professionally, maintaining full compliance with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
Following all health & safety procedures, road traffic legislation and vehicle compliance requirements
Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly

✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
Operating curtain-sided trailers and occasional EPT tipping where required
Are confident working independently and managing their time effectively
Have a strong focus on safety, compliance and attention to detail
Recent Class 1 driving experience is beneficial but not essential, and newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply.

✅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

✅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.

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