Driver HGV Class 1

Role summary

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The role involves safely driving HGV Class 1 vehicles, completing planned deliveries and collections, securing loads, carrying out vehicle checks, and following UK road, transport and health and safety regulations. Candidates typically need a valid Category C+E licence, a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), a Digital Tachograph Driver Card, and relevant professional driving experience. Applicants should demonstrate a reliable and safety-conscious approach, good customer service, time-management skills, physical fitness, and flexibility for early starts, long shifts, weekends, or overnight work. Knowledge of transport documentation and compliance procedures is advantageous.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating across international express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, e-commerce and supply chain management. It serves businesses and consumers in more than 220 countries and territories through brands including DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain and DHL eCommerce. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs drivers, warehouse teams, engineers, customer service specialists and logistics professionals across a large network of depots and distribution centres. The company places strong emphasis on safety, operational reliability, customer service, sustainability and employee development. A Driver HGV Class 1 supports DHL's road transport operations by moving freight efficiently between facilities, customers and delivery locations while maintaining legal and company standards.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in logistics, transport, warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and professional services, with particularly strong demand around major cities, ports and distribution hubs. British culture is generally diverse, polite and relatively informal, with football, music, pubs and local community events playing a significant role. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter rural areas, but housing and transport costs can be high in London and the southeast. The UK has excellent public transport in cities, although a car is often useful outside them. Visa eligibility depends on nationality, occupation and sponsorship. HGV driving is not generally a straightforward Skilled Worker route, so applicants should check current UK government rules and employer sponsorship policies before relocating. Workers should also plan for accommodation, National Insurance, healthcare and right-to-work documentation.