HGV Driver Class 1 or Class 2

LGV C+E or C Drivers (HGV 1 or
2) based Stoke on Trent

Pay Rate: £45,000 (OTE) including driver bonus, shift premiums & overtime

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Hours: Contracted to work 42 hours per week

Location: Stoke on Trent ST4 2TP

DHL Supply Chain – an award‑winning leader in logistics – is recruiting PERMANENT HGV Class 1 and HGV Class 2 Drivers for an exciting opportunity based at the Co‑op Wholesale Distribution Centre in Stoke on Trent

• Salary: £36,892 per year (42‑hour week)
• HGV Driver Premium: £2,600 per year
• Overtime:
  Paid  for any overtime shift. x1.33 also paid after working 84 hours over 2 weeks
• Weekend premium: +25% for weekend shifts

Realistic earning potential: £45,000+ per annum

Enjoy a structured and predictable rota.

• Fixed 2‑week rolling rota:
• • Week 1: 3 days
  • Week 2: 4 days
  • Week days can be discussed at point of interview. 2 Saturdays per month required
• Start times typically early AM (around 03:00–05:00)
• Shift length: 9–13 hours
• Weekend working included within the rota

• Store deliveries to Co‑op Wholesale locations
• Multi‑drop work on planned routes
• Delivering chilled, frozen, and ambient goods
• Use of cages, dollies, and pallets depending on delivery type
• Driving in line with Drivers' Hours and WTD regulations
• Completing vehicle checks and delivery paperwork
• Maintaining high health & safety standards
• Providing a professional and friendly service at store level

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) or HGV Class 2 (C) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Multi‑drop experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
• Reliable, professional, and customer‑focused attitude

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