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Driver Class 1

United Kingdom DHL Approximately £35,000–£45,000 per year, or around £16–£21 per hour, depending on experience, shift pattern and location.*
Job Description

DHL’s Class 1 Driver role typically requires a valid UK Category C+E licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), a digital tachograph card and a safe driving record. Previous experience operating articulated vehicles is usually preferred. The successful candidate is expected to complete deliveries and collections safely and on time, follow transport regulations and company procedures, check vehicle condition, complete delivery paperwork and provide professional customer service. Flexibility is important, as shifts may include early starts, nights, weekends or bank holidays. Candidates should be reliable, physically capable of handling delivery-related tasks, safety-conscious and comfortable working independently while meeting operational schedules.

Company Info

DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, e-commerce logistics and specialist business services. It is part of DHL Group and serves customers in more than 220 countries and territories. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs drivers, warehouse teams, transport planners, engineers, customer-service specialists and corporate professionals across a large network of depots and distribution centres. The company places strong emphasis on safety, service quality, operational efficiency and sustainability, including efforts to reduce emissions from its vehicle fleet. DHL offers structured working environments, training and development opportunities, and benefits that vary by business division and location. Driver roles are central to its collection and delivery operations, connecting customers, businesses and international supply chains every day.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in logistics, transport, warehousing, healthcare, technology, construction, finance and professional services. Major employment centres include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow and Belfast, while logistics jobs are also common near ports, airports and motorway networks. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, politeness, personal responsibility and clear communication. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter rural communities, with extensive public transport but relatively high housing costs in major cities. Non-UK nationals normally need permission to work before starting employment; sponsorship depends on the occupation, salary and current immigration rules, and routine driving roles may not qualify. Irish citizens can generally work under the Common Travel Area. Prospective workers should confirm visa eligibility, licence requirements, accommodation costs, tax, healthcare access and relocation expenses before accepting an offer.