Driver 7.5 Tonne - Military veterans preferred

Pay Rate: £36,989.97
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Rotational shift patterns - will be inclusive of weekends - to be discussed at interview with hiring manag

Location: Southampton - SO53 4ND

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver to play a vital role in our distribution service.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Work as part of a two-person team to deliver and set up products in customers' homes, ensuring exceptional service and a positive experience.
• Perform high levels of manual handling, including lifting and moving heavy items, with full training provided to ensure safety and proper techniques.
• Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle responsibly, following all traffic regulations and conducting pre- and post-delivery vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with your delivery partner to plan routes, manage time efficiently, and address any challenges encountered during the delivery process.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• You will hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• We are happy to accept applications from Newly Qualified drivers!
• Criminal Record Checks will be carried out

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• 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:

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:

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.

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