Job Description
Pay Rate: £35,510 based on a 48 hour week (Salary £36,989 basic when trained) plus overtime at time and a half
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift patterns: 06:00 predominantly or 10:00 Start – any 5 from 7 (will include Saturday or Sunday weekend working) on a rota basis
Location: Acton Gate ST18 9AA (Just off Junction 13 M6)
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
- Deliveries include white goods, furniture, electrical appliances – manual handling is required
- Working with a drivers assistant delivering approx 30 deliveries per day
- Be willing to train to install wet goods (washing machines) and heavy goods (American fridge freezers) – enhances salary upon completion of training
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- 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
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
- Hold a valid 7.5 Tonne Driving Licence (C1), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
- Commercial ‘on the road’ experience of driving 7.5t (C1) vehicles
- Duties involve manual handling, so candidates must understand the physicaility of the role
- Pass a CRB criminal record check
- Live near to Acton Gate ST18 9AA (Just off Junction 13 M6)
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
• On-site benefits: 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://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-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.
