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Class 1 HGV Driver

DHLNewtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 4PE, United Kingdom

30+ days ago

Salary

£14.51 hourly

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

HGV Driver (C+E)

Contract Type : Permanent (Full-Time)

Pay Rate : £ per hour + overtime

Shift patterns : Any 5 days from 7, start time 5am

Location : McKinney Road, Newtownabbey - BT36 4PE

Closing date : Monday 22nd July

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a HGV 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 :

Drive safely and compliantly at all times;
Be legally compliant with working time directive and EU Driving hours legislation;
Maintain regular contact with the transport team;
Comply with local legislation requirements and company policies and procedures at all times;
To represent DHL in a professional manner to customers and provide excellent customer service at all times;
Regular completion of vehicle checks;
Manual Handling of Customer Products;
Timely and efficient completion of deliveries and transportation;
To undergo regular training and driving assessments.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

Valid Driving License C+E (Class 1);

Driver CPC certification;

Ability to move product in line with H&S regulation;

Previous experience of delivery driving;

Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules;

Ability to read, understand and follow directions / instructions;

Knowledge of EU driving regulations and geographical area.

Please note applicants will be required to undertake a driving assessment on site as part of the application process

Why choose DHL Supply Chain?

As well as competitive pay rates, once you have completed your probation you will be entitled to an award winning range of benefits to improve your wellbeing both at work and at home, including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more :

Physical Health – A free confidential 24 / 7 GP Service, Sick pay, Gym discounts, Cycle to work scheme

Financial Health – Enhanced Pension scheme, affordable loans, free mortgage advice and hundreds of retail / lifestyle discounts

Emotional Health – A free mental health app, 24 / 7 employee support service for you and your family with access to free counselling

Social Health – Volunteering, mentoring and fund raising opportunities

What about career development?

We take every employees career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated digital and in-person learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone's voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL Supply Chain, wherever your journey starts.

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 :