Class 1 Driver - 12pm/3pm/7pm starts available

Role summary

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DHL is seeking a Class 1 Driver to make scheduled deliveries and collections from shifts starting at 12pm, 3pm or 7pm. Candidates should hold a valid UK Category C+E licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), and a digital tachograph card. Previous HGV or multi-drop driving experience is desirable. The role requires safe and responsible vehicle operation, accurate completion of delivery paperwork, compliance with drivers’ hours and road-safety regulations, and professional customer service. Applicants should be reliable, punctual, physically capable of handling delivery-related tasks, and comfortable working independently while meeting agreed schedules and service standards.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, e-commerce and specialist business services. It serves customers ranging from small businesses to multinational organisations, helping move documents, parcels, freight and inventory across domestic and international networks. DHL operates in the United Kingdom through several divisions, including DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain and DHL Freight, with a large workforce supporting transport hubs, warehouses, offices and delivery routes. The company is known for its extensive international network, structured operational procedures and focus on safety, service quality and sustainability. Depending on the business unit, employees may receive training, pension benefits, holiday entitlement, employee discounts and opportunities to progress into transport, warehouse or supervisory roles.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment across logistics, transport, warehousing, technology, healthcare, finance, construction and hospitality. Major opportunities are concentrated around London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow and regional distribution hubs. British culture is generally polite, diverse and informal, with strong traditions in sport, music and local community life. Lifestyle varies from busy, expensive cities to quieter coastal and rural areas; public transport is good in cities, while a car is often useful outside them. Anyone relocating should budget carefully for rent, deposits, council tax, utilities and transport. Visa requirements depend on nationality and job eligibility. Most overseas workers need permission before starting work, and employer sponsorship is not guaranteed for driving roles, so applicants should check current UK government rules and DHL sponsorship policies. A valid licence conversion may also be required.