Class 1 Driver - 9am / 12pm / 3pm starts available

Class 1 Driver - 9am/12pm/3pm starts available

2026-09-22T00:00:00

Location: East Midlands

Country: GB

Postcode: NG32 3JE

Job Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-22T15:00:30.683

Pay and Contract Details

• Pay Rate: £42,339.61


• Grade: Collective Agreement


• Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift Patterns

Working Monday to Friday starting at 9am, 12pm or 3pm

Job Description

We're currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy and professional operation delivering ambient goods to major food retail distribution centres across the UK. As a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering palletised loads to well-known food retail distribution centres and other major RDCs.

A Typical Day May Involve

• Multi-drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide


• Average of 2 drops per shift


• Driving throughout the UK as part of a nationwide delivery network


• Transporting ambient goods on pallets


• Majority of deliveries are unloaded by the distribution centre, occasionally (approximately 2% of deliveries) you may be required to assist with unloading


• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations


• Complying with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

Candidate Requirements

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card


• Minimum 8 months recent Class 1 driving experience


• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence


• Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations


• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude

Why Join Us?

• 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.

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Pay Rate: £42,339,61 Grade: Collective Agreement Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Working Monday to Friday starting at 9am, 12pm or 3pm Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby We're currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy and professional operation delivering ambient goods to major food retail distribution centres across the UK. As a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering palletised loads to well-known food retail distribution centres and other major RDCs. A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE Multi-drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide Average of2 drops per shift Driving throughout the UK as part of a nationwide delivery network Transporting ambient goods on pallets Majority of deliveries are unloaded by the distribution centre, occasionally (approximately 2% of deliveries) you may be required to assist with unloading Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time
Directive regulations Complying 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 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card Minimum8 months recent Class 1 driving experience Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations Professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude WHY JOIN US? 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. #LI-DNP #DSCUKIDILOHGV #J-18808-Ljbffr