7.5 Tonne Driver - Home Delivery Stafford, England
Job description
Connecting People. Improving Lives.
DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.
By joining our team, we will offer you a competitive salary, ongoing funding of your CPC and medical, an industry leading benefits package including up to 25 days paid annual leave and a safe, secure working environment where you'll be surrounded by a diverse and talented team… and that's just the beginning.
What about your role?
As a DHL Supply Chain Driver, you will be playing your part in keeping the world moving by safely and efficiently delivering goods to our customers. We need you to:
- Be an Ambassador for DHL Supply Chain, have a Can Do, Right First Time and Passionate approach to your role
- Enjoy working as part of a successful team
- Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
- Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
- Be comfortable with manual handling items with the help of a drivers assistant
What are the requirements?
- Hold a valid HGV 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
- Be able to work a shift rota - any 5 from 7 - so will included weekend working
- Start times will be either 06:00 or 10:00 on a rota basis
- Working with a drivers assistant delivering approx 30 deliveries per day
- Deliveries include white goods, furniture, electrical appliances - manual handling is required
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Be willing to train to install wet goods (washing machines) and heavy goods (American fridge freezers) - enhances salary upon completion of training
Why choose DHL Supply Chain?
As well as competitive pay rates, once you have completed your probation you will be entitled to an award winning range of benefits to improve your wellbeing both at work and at home, including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more:
- Physical Health – A free confidential 24/7 GP Service, Sick pay, Gym discounts, Cycle to work scheme
- Financial Health – Enhanced Pension scheme, affordable loans, free mortgage advice and hundreds of retail/lifestyle discounts
- Emotional Health – Free 24/7 employee support service for you and your family with access to free counselling
- Social Health – Volunteering, mentoring and fund raising opportunities
What about career development?
We take every employees career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated digital and in-person 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 Supply Chain, wherever your journey starts.
Do you know anyone who wants to become a HGV driver? We have an outstanding opportunity to train and obtain your licence through our Transport Development Centres across the UK; please check out our Driving Ambition vacancies for further information.
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 an up to date CV or covering letter.
We look forward to hearing from you, and welcoming you in to our team.
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.
We're committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK.
