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Driver class 1

DHL

Hebburn

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GBP 39,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Join a leading supply chain business as a Class 1 dray driver, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering products to customers. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including a 24/7 GP service and employee support. You will be responsible for multi-drop deliveries, working closely with a driver's mate, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. If you have a valid HGV Class 1 licence and enjoy a physically demanding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of a dynamic team that keeps the world moving.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service
Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
Affordable loans
Enhanced pension scheme
24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

  • Valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card required.
  • At least 6 months of recent Class 1 driving experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Multi-drop delivery of alcoholic products to pubs and restaurants.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and vehicle regulations.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E)
Driver CPC Qualification
Digital Tachograph Card
Physical fitness

Job description

Pay Rate: £38,914.43
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday starting between 5am-7am
Location: Hebburn - NE31 1SP

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Class 1 dray driver to play a vital role in our distribution service.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

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

  1. Multi-drop delivery of alcoholic products into pubs and restaurants
  2. Working with a drivers mate to unload and deliver into the customers' premises
  3. Manually unloading and lifting kegs of beer and other beverages
  4. Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
  5. Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

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:

  1. You will hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
  2. You will have at least 6 months recent Class 1 driving experience
  3. You must be happy working in a highly physical role

WHY CHOOSE US?

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

  1. Free confidential 24/7 GP service
  2. Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
  3. Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
  4. 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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.

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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