Driver Class 2 - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-06
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Ashton-under-lyne
United Kingdom

HGV Class 2 Driver (Average 2 Nights out per week - could be more, could be less - depends on the needs of the business. )

Pay Rate: £27,810 Basic Salary Plus £26.20 Night out Rate, plus Overtime at T x 1.5)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Ashton Under Lyne - OL7 0AX

DHL, award winning leading supply chain business is seeking a HGV Class 2 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 Mon-Fri day shifts, 6.30am start time (Approx 10 hours Overtime available per week at Time and a half available)
  • Complete nights out shifts (Approx twice a week - could be more or could be less - depends on the needs of the business)
  • Operate Class 2, 18 tonne curtainsided double deck vehicle with moving platform
  • Use hand held terminal to track products and deliveries
  • Deliver our products to commercial properties nationwide
  • Operate pallet truck when delivering goods
  • 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

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

  • Hold a valid HGV Class 1 or 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Have 12 months recent driving experience (minimum)

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Free parking and on-site canteen facilities
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • 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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