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Class 2 Driver
Role summary
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DHL is seeking a Class 2 Driver to safely and efficiently operate a rigid goods vehicle for customer deliveries and collections across the United Kingdom. Applicants normally need a valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence, Driver CPC qualification, digital tachograph card, and a good driving record. Previous commercial driving or delivery experience is advantageous. The role requires compliance with road transport regulations, vehicle checks, delivery documentation, and DHL health and safety procedures. Candidates should be reliable, customer-focused, physically capable of handling packages, and comfortable working independently while meeting scheduled delivery times. Flexibility for early starts, overtime, and occasional weekend work may be 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.
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company and part of DHL Group, headquartered in Germany. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment and supply chain management services. DHL operates across more than 220 countries and territories, connecting businesses and consumers through road, air, ocean and parcel networks. In the United Kingdom, its businesses support domestic and international deliveries for customers ranging from small enterprises to major multinational organisations. The company places strong emphasis on operational reliability, customer service, driver safety, sustainability and employee development. A Class 2 Driver typically works within DHL's transport and delivery network, representing the company directly with customers while ensuring shipments are collected and delivered accurately, securely and on time.