DHL Supply Chain
Class 1 Driver (Nights)
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Position: Class 1 Driver (Nights)
Location: Wednesbury (WS10 7DE)
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Start times between 18:00-20:00 and 12:00-04:00
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.
We're now looking for a Class 1 Driver for the night shift.
A Typical Day May Involve
- Provision of first class safe, efficient and customer focused delivery and collection services with DHL's customers and Networks
- Comply with issued start times in line with contractual requirements
- Conduct collections and deliveries in accordance with the plan and/or instructions from the transport office
- Conduct collections and deliveries within the timeframes outlined
- Ensure all delivery documentation and electronic POD's are completed accurately and in real time during a working shift
- Ensure a thorough working knowledge of the regulations under which they operate and in particular the Highway Code & Road Traffic Act 1988, and Road Safety Act 2006
- Operate in line with all legal requirements and ensure full compliance with tachograph and working time legislation
- Ensure the correct and appropriate load security is in place before moving any goods in a vehicle or trailer
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This Role Would Suit People Who
- Hold a valid HGV Class 1 License (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card is essential
- Ideally have 12 months recent driving experience
- Happy to conduct travel UK wide
- Excellent communications skills - Verbal and written
- Working understanding of legal requirements, highway code and road traffic act
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience of securing loads within vehicles and/or trailers
- Good geographical knowledge
- Ability to follow operational, legal and H&S procedures
Why Join Us?
- Free on-site parking
- 33 days annual leave
- We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
- 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
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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.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that Interviews/Driving Assessments are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 28th September, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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