Shunter/HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

LGV C+E Driver / Yard Shunter Nights - based Stoke on Trent

Pay Rate: £42,795 per annum based on 42 hour week
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off shift pattern - starts between 17:00-19:00
Location: Stoke on Trent - ST4 2TP

DHL, award winning leading supply chain business is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter to play a vital role in our distribution service.

✅WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Work pattern - 4 on 4 off shift pattern - Either Sun-Wed, Tues-Fri or a split week Sun, Mon, Thurs and Fri
• Yard shunting of trailers with a Terberg shunter and Cat C vehicles on and off of loading bays (approx 40-50 movements a shift)
• LGV C+E trunking to Scunthorpe, Avonmouth, Wellingborough, Harlow or Livingston
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
• Additional shifts on the road and shunting duties to cover holiday and sickness as available

✅WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• You will hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• You MUST have previous yard shunting experience with a Terberg shunter
• You MUST live locally to Stoke ST4 2TP

✅WHY JOIN US?

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• Free parking on-site
• 26.5 days annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

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 11th 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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