HGV Class 1 Driver - Waitrose

Role summary

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The HGV Class 1 Driver will transport Waitrose goods safely and on time, completing deliveries to stores or distribution locations across the United Kingdom. Candidates should hold a valid Category C+E licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), and a digital tachograph card. Previous HGV driving experience, a strong safety record, good route awareness, and reliable customer-service skills are expected. The role may involve early starts, nights, weekends, bank holidays, loading or unloading assistance, vehicle checks, and working to strict delivery schedules. Applicants must be physically capable, professional, punctual, and willing to follow DHL and Waitrose procedures.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. Its services include express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, contract logistics, supply-chain management, and e-commerce fulfilment. In the United Kingdom, DHL supports major retailers, manufacturers, public-sector organisations, and international businesses through a broad network of depots, distribution centres, transport operations, and delivery teams. DHL Supply Chain works with customers such as Waitrose to manage inventory, warehouse activity, store replenishment, and transport. The company places strong emphasis on safety, compliance, operational reliability, customer service, and sustainability. Employees may benefit from structured training, career development, pension arrangements, holiday entitlement, and other benefits, depending on the specific contract and employment terms.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment opportunities in logistics, transport, warehousing, healthcare, technology, construction, hospitality, finance, and professional services. Its culture is diverse and generally informal, with strong respect for punctuality, privacy, queueing, and workplace safety. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to quieter rural areas, while public transport is extensive but car ownership can be useful outside urban centres. Housing and living costs are highest in London and the South East. Anyone relocating for work must have the correct immigration permission before starting employment. A UK employer may sponsor eligible workers, but standard HGV driving roles are not normally eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship, so applicants should check current Home Office rules carefully. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, a National Insurance number, a bank account, healthcare registration, and any required driving-licence exchange or professional qualification recognition.