Class 1 Driver

Role summary

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DHL is seeking a Class 1 Driver to safely operate articulated HGV vehicles for scheduled collection and delivery work. Applicants typically need a valid UK Category C+E licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), digital tachograph card, and relevant professional driving experience. The role requires a strong safety record, sound knowledge of drivers’ hours regulations, good vehicle-handling skills, and the ability to complete delivery paperwork accurately. Candidates are expected to be reliable, customer-focused, physically fit, and comfortable working independently to agreed schedules. Flexibility for early starts, nights, weekends, overtime, and varied routes may be required.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment, and specialist supply-chain services. DHL is part of DHL Group and serves businesses in industries including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and automotive. In the United Kingdom, its operations include parcel and freight networks, distribution centres, transport services, and dedicated customer logistics solutions. The company employs a large international workforce and places strong emphasis on safety, service quality, operational reliability, sustainability, and employee development. A Class 1 Driver supports DHL’s transport network by moving freight safely and efficiently between customers, depots, hubs, and distribution facilities.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers substantial employment opportunities in logistics, road transport, warehousing, manufacturing, retail distribution, and supply-chain operations. Transport jobs are common around major hubs such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow, and the East Midlands. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, professionalism, clear communication, and respect for health and safety procedures. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan areas to quieter rural communities, with public healthcare, extensive transport links, and diverse cultural activities. Living costs are highest in London and the southeast. Visa requirements depend on nationality and role; applicants usually need employer sponsorship or another valid immigration route, and a standard HGV driving position may not independently qualify for sponsorship. Check current UK Home Office rules before accepting an offer. New arrivals should also arrange accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, and appropriate driving documentation.