DHL Supply Chain
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
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
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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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