HGV Class 1 Driver - #191503

LGV C+E Driver (HGV Class 1) - based Daventry

Pay Rate: £41,161 basic based on a 48 hour week - £43,000 OTE

Grade: RCS P

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday - start times available either 04:00-06:00 OR 06:00-09:00 No weekend working, do not work Bank Holidays

Location: Site will be relocating to Daventry in July 2026

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 to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Carry out high‑volume manual handling, handballing approximately 800–1,000 tyres across 1–2 NDC delivery drops in line with operational requirements.
• Delivery locations include: Wakefield, Warrington, Chepstow, Bristol, Maidstone, Newcastle, Sunderland, Winchester, Greenford and Bury St. Edmunds
• Operate all equipment ( for which a license is held and authorisation has been given ) correctly and safely at all times
• Complete thorough daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Report all personnel or equipment related accidents immediately to the Transport Office.
• Ensure all administration documentation (POD's) are completed accurately to the required standards
• Count and check all products, compare to manifest and complete a visual check for damage
• Adhere to Safe Systems of work (SSW) and defined quality standards at all times.
• Ensure that all company health & safety policies and standards of vehicle operation and cleanliness are adhered to at all times.
• Report any excesses, shortages or damage to supervisor in a timely manner
• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Complying with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
  
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

• Carry out regular manual handling of tyres; the role requires a good level of physical fitness.
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• 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
  
  
  

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 are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 22nd 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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