DHL Supply Chain
HGV Driver Class 1
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LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) Days Driver - Planned or ad-hoc nights out - based Northampton
Position: HGV Class 1 Drivers
Pay Rate: £43,810 based on a 48-hour contracted week
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Northampton - NN4 7BN
Shift patterns: Rotational shifts Monday to Friday - starting time between 04:00am-06:00am
- Week 1 - 4 days
- Week 2 - 4 days
- Week 3 - 5 days
Please note we have planned nights out and ad-hoc nights out roles available
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a role with great work-life balance and a company that values its people? At DHL, we're more than just a leading supplier of building materials – we're a team that puts safety, service, and support first. Based in Northampton, you'll play a key role in delivering goods to our Travis Perkins sites, branches and customers, ensuring every journey is safe, efficient, and professional.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
- Multi drop delivery to builders merchants sites (Nationwide driving)
- Between 6-8 drops per day, to and from branches and suppliers.
- Drivers to safely and efficiently load and unload our products in customer locations
- Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
- Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
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WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
- You will hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E),
- Driver CPC Qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Minimum of 6 months recent Class 1 HGV driving experience
- OK to drive articulated curtain-side vehicles for Class 1 HGV work
- OK to travel all over UK to conduct deliveries to different sites
- The work will involve delivering palletised goods
- Can be planned or ad-hoc nights out
- Early Start 4 AM - 6 AM (12hr working days)
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Free confidential 24/7 GP service
- 22 days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
- No work on weekends, Christmas holiday or bank holidays
- 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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits
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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: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity
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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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