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Class 1 Driver - Fri to Mon 3am start
Role summary
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DHL is seeking a Class 1 Driver to work Friday to Monday, starting at 3:00 a.m. The role involves safely operating an HGV Class 1 vehicle, completing scheduled deliveries and collections, checking vehicle condition, securing loads, and completing transport documentation. Candidates are expected to hold a valid UK Category C+E licence, Driver CPC qualification, and a digital tachograph card, with relevant HGV driving experience preferred. A strong safety record, good knowledge of UK roads, reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional customer service are essential. Applicants must be comfortable with early starts, weekend work, physical loading activities where required, and working independently while meeting delivery deadlines.
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 across more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, contract logistics, customs support, and supply chain management services to businesses and consumers. DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group and has a substantial presence throughout the United Kingdom, supporting sectors such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and automotive. The company employs drivers, warehouse teams, engineers, customer service specialists, and logistics professionals. DHL places strong emphasis on safety, service quality, operational efficiency, sustainability, and employee development. Its transport roles typically involve structured procedures, compliance with road and working-time regulations, vehicle inspections, and customer-facing responsibilities.