HGV Driver Class 1

Pay Rate: £50,000 (OTE) including driver bonus, shift premiums & overtime
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Hours: Contracted to work 42 hours per week
Location: Harlow

DHL Supply Chain – an award-winning leader in logistics – is recruiting PERMANENT HGV Class 1 Drivers for an exciting opportunity based at the Co-op Wholesale Distribution Centre in Harlow.

Earn over £50,000 OTE (including driver bonus, shift premiums & overtime)

Pay & Earnings

• Salary: £41,862 per year (42‑hour week)
• HGV Driver Premium: £2,600 per year
• Overtime: Paid at x1.33 after 42 hours
• Typical overtime: 4–6 hours per week
• Weekend premium: +25% for weekend shifts

Realistic earning potential: £50,000+ per annum

Your Working Pattern

Enjoy a structured and predictable rota:

• Fixed 3-week rolling rota:
  • Week 1: Monday – Thursday
  • Week 2: Wednesday – Saturday
  • Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Start times typically early AM (around 03:00–05:00)
• Shift length: 9–13 hours
• Minimum 6 hours overtime built into earnings
• Weekend working included within the rota

The Role

• Store deliveries to Co-op Wholesale locations
• Multi-drop work on planned routes
• Delivering chilled, frozen, and ambient goods
• Use of cages, dollies, and pallets depending on delivery type
• Driving in line with Drivers' Hours and WTD regulations
• Completing vehicle checks and delivery paperwork
• Maintaining high health & safety standards
• Providing a professional and friendly service at store level

What We're Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Multi-drop experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused attitude

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At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 18th May 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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