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Class 1 Driver - 9am & 3pm start available
Role summary
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DHL is seeking a Class 1 (LGV/HGV C+E) Driver to complete scheduled deliveries and collections safely and efficiently, with 9am and 3pm start times available. Applicants should hold a valid UK Class 1 licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), and an up-to-date digital tachograph card. Previous professional driving experience, good knowledge of UK roads, and a safe driving record are expected. The successful candidate will carry out vehicle checks, follow transport and health-and-safety procedures, secure loads correctly, complete delivery paperwork, and provide professional customer service. Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, physical fitness, and the ability to work independently are important. Experience in parcel, freight, or logistics operations is advantageous.
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 international express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, contract logistics, and e-commerce services. It serves businesses and consumers in more than 220 countries and territories, connecting manufacturers, retailers, and customers through road, air, sea, and specialist logistics networks. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs drivers, warehouse teams, engineers, customer-service staff, planners, and logistics professionals across a broad national network. The company places strong emphasis on operational reliability, workplace safety, customer service, sustainability, and employee development. Its transport roles typically involve structured procedures, vehicle inspections, compliance with UK driving regulations, and direct interaction with customers and depot teams. DHL is part of DHL Group, whose major divisions include DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL eCommerce.