Class 1 HGV driver

Pay Rate: £41,557.00
Grade: CA
Contract Type:
Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns:
Monday to Friday (05:00 - 07:00) 4 Compulsory Saturdays, 44hr working week
Location:
Suffolk, IP1 5NX

DHL, an award-winning leader in supply chain solutions, is looking for a HGV Class 1 Dray Driver to join our team. This is a customer-facing role with a great social element
, perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships while delivering excellent service.

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Monday-Friday shift pattern with early starts (from 5:00am)
• 4 Saturdays per year required as part of the role
• Delivering alcoholic products to pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• Completing 10-12 drops per day (on average)
• Managing manual handling of up to 11 tonnes of stock daily
• Driving safely and efficiently, in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Maintaining strict compliance with Health & Safety, road safety laws, and vehicle regulations

• Support unloading
• Manage Proof of Deliveries (PODs)
• Keep the transport team updated

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence - Essential
• Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph Card - Essential
• No more than 6 penalty points - Essential
• Multi-drop HGV driving experience - Desirable
• Dray or similar delivery experience - Desirable

Don't tick every box? That's okay - we value potential and would still love to hear from you!

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• 31 days holiday
• On-site benefits: site offers free parking
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: