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HGV Driver Class 1 or Class 2
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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
About the Role
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
💰 Earn over £45,000 OTE (including driver bonus, shift premiums & overtime)
Pay & Earnings
- Salary: £36,892 per year (42-hour week)
- HGV Driver Premium: £2,600 per year
- Overtime: Paid at x1.33 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
Your Working Pattern
- 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
- Fixed 2-week rolling rota:
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The Role
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 1st June 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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