Overview
Position: Class 1 Driver – Days
Contract Type: Permanent 45h per week
Location: Dartford
Shift: Days (Monday-Friday / 08:00-17:00)
Salary: £35,900
About DHL eCommerce UK
Why choose DHL eCommerce UK? We are recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and Top Employer for the 4th year running. The role includes competitive pay and a range of benefits including discount vouchers, pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and more.
About the role
You will drive a lorry from our modern fleet of Volvo vehicles, all under 4 years old. Vehicles are equipped to a high specification to maximise comfort, including fridges and leather seats.
Most sites operate Monday to Friday with 45-hour weeks and 9-hour shifts typically starting at 7-8am. Shift schedules are well-organised to help you plan your day. There is potential for additional hours at enhanced rates for bank holidays and night-time hours (10pm-6am).
You’ll join a friendly team that supports one another and shares traffic updates via WhatsApp. Drivers often stay with us for many years.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and drive routes with autonomy; average 4–6 stops per shift; be home after each 9-hour shift.
* Ensure cages, pallets, freight, stillages and Yorks are delivered to customers on time.
* Assist with loading/unloading at some sites; may include scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks.
* Inspect your vehicle and trailer daily and complete a Defect Report if needed.
* Ensure orders are right first time and communicate effectively with customers; escalate queries to the site manager when needed.
Ideal candidate
* Class 1 Driving licence
* Driver CPC qualification card
* Completed required DCPC training hours or working towards them
* Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws and commitment to safe driving
* Can-do attitude
Career development
We take employees’ careers seriously and offer dedicated learning and development programmes open to all staff, with an open culture where everyone’s voice is heard to help shape your future at DHL eCommerce UK.
Next steps
If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next career move, submit your application with your CV.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, we value the diversity of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their true selves to work each day.
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