Job description
Pay Rate: £35,700 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday 04:00-06:00 starts (plus 6 Saturday shifts per year)
Location: DHL Trade Team - Birmingham - B46 1 TT
Please note the duties of this role include the delivery of alcoholic beverages and include the manual handling of barrels and kegs of beer
Please note that a minimum of 6 months LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) commercial driving experience is required to be considered for this role
DHL, award winning leading supply chain business is seeking LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) Day Drivers to play a vital role in our distribution service.
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
- *Please NOTE the duties of this role include the delivery of alcoholic beverages*
What are the requirements?
- Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
- *Please be aware that duties include the delivery of alcoholic beverages*
- Working with a drivers assistant this role includes heavy manual handling of barrels and kegs of beer and cases of wines and spirits
- Working Monday to Friday, starts between 04:00-07:00 (also required to work 6 Saturdays per year)
- Deliveries to pubs and clubs - average of 12 drops per day
- Drivers are required to have a minimum of 6 months commercial LGV C+E experience for these roles.
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
- On Site Benefits: site offers free parking
- Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
- Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
- Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
- 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
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