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7.5T Home Delivery Driver (Tues-Sat)
Role summary
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DHL is seeking a 7.5-tonne Home Delivery Driver to complete customer deliveries across the United Kingdom, working Tuesday to Saturday. Applicants generally need a valid UK Category C1 driving licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), digital tachograph card, and a safe driving record. Previous experience driving 7.5-tonne vehicles, making multi-drop deliveries, or working in a customer-facing role is beneficial. The successful candidate should be reliable, punctual, physically fit, comfortable handling goods, and able to plan routes and meet delivery schedules. Strong communication skills, a professional manner, and a commitment to health, safety and excellent customer service are expected.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express parcel delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment and supply chain management services. DHL is part of DHL Group and serves businesses and consumers through an extensive international network of aircraft, vehicles, distribution centres and delivery teams. In the United Kingdom, the company supports home delivery, business distribution, international shipping and specialist logistics services. Employees typically work in fast-paced operational environments where safety, reliability, teamwork and customer service are important. Driver roles are central to DHL’s final-mile delivery operation, ensuring parcels and larger goods reach customers safely and on schedule. The company also promotes structured training, compliance with transport regulations and opportunities to progress within logistics and transport operations.