Job description
DRIVING AMBITION OPPORTUNITY - UPSKILL TO AN LGV CAT C DRIVING LICENCE
Are you looking to fulfil an ambition to make driving a career? If the answer is yes, then read on…we will even pay for your training!
DHL is offering fully funded training through the Driving Ambition programme, our in-house training and development scheme. To secure your driving role, once the application process has been completed, you will be required to take part in the practical training and theory tests. The reward for your commitment is to become a fully trained professional driver and join our community of over 8,000 drivers in the UKI.
What does this opportunity involve?
- Upskilling warehouse colleagues / drivers mates to driving positions at the Tradeteam in Exeter
- Monday - Friday Shift
To apply for this role you must:
- Hold a valid UK Driving Licence - Cat B (car)
- Have the motivation and enthusiasm to be the LGV Cat C drivers of the future
- Be prepared to complete a medical and obtain a provisional license
- Train to take an LGV theory and practical driving test
- Drive in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to parking, speed and road signage
- Work safely within the Health and safety environmental guidelines, and ensure all vehicle checks are carried out prior to commencement of work
- Be flexible in your approach to work, and work effectively as part of a team, providing support in resolving problems and have a can do, right first time and passionate approach
- Work within all legal parameters of drivers hours and working time directive legislation, being fully compliant with tachograph and break requirements
Why choose DHL Supply Chain?
As well as competitive pay rates, once you have completed your probation you will be entitled to a 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, 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 will you need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online.
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.
About DHL
CEO: Dr. Tobias Meyer
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: https://www.dhl.com/
Year Founded: 1969