Yard Shunter / LGV C+E Driver - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-09
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

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  full-time   employee


Stoke On Trent
United Kingdom

Yard Shunter / LGV C+E Driver - Days - Stoke

Pay Rate: £35,305 per annum based on 42 hour week - plus weekend premiums
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off shift pattern - 06:00-18:00
Location: Stoke on Trent - ST4 2TP

DHL, award winning leading supply chain business is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter 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 pattern - 4 on 4 off shift pattern - Hours of work 06:00-18:00
  • Yard shunting of trailers with a Terberg shunter and Cat C vehicles on and off of loading bays (approx 30 movements a shift)
  • 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
  • Additional shifts on the road and shunting duties to cover holiday and sickness as available

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

  • You will hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
  • You MUST have previous yard shunting experience with a Terberg shunter
  • You MUST live locally to Stoke ST4 2TP

?WHY JOIN US?

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  • Free parking on-site
  • 23.5 days annual leave
  • We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
  • Visit to learn more

?WHO WE ARE

?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

?BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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