Position: Class 1 Driver – Days
Contract Type: Permanent 45h per week
Location: Dartford
Shift: Days (Monday-Friday / 08.00-17.00)
Salary: £34,933.27 per annum
Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?
Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!
About the role:
You will drive a lorry from our exceptional fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old. They’re a joy to drive, and are equipped to a high specification, including fridges, leather seats and many more optional extras to make sure you’re comfortable.
Most of our sites run from Monday to Friday, with 45 hour working weeks, and 9-hour shifts per day which typically start at 7/8am. Our well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance where you’ll be driving, taking the stress out of your day.
The role gives job security, working within a growing, global business. We operate a busy fleet - so there’s always all the work you need, giving you job security whilst working within a growing, global business. If you want additional hours, you can have them, and we offer enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays and night-time hours (10pm-6am).
You’ll be joining a friendly team - our drivers often stay with us for many years (we treat them well!) so you’ll be joining a friendly team who support each other - including sharing traffic updates through WhatsApp!
Key Role Responsibilities
1. Drive a lorry safely and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
2. Inspect your vehicle and trailer daily and complete a Defect Report if necessary.
3. Ensure all goods are loaded and unloaded as required, including scanning consignments and operating pallet trucks.
4. Maintain communication with customers and site managers to ensure satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Class 1 Driving licence
* Driver CPC qualification card
* Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards them.
* Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws - and commitment to safe use of the roads
* A ‘can do’ attitude.
What about career development?
We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.
What will you need to do next?
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with CV.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.
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