Job Description

Pay Rate: £39,356.06 per annum

Grade: P

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, start times from 05:00 (typically finishing around 13:00)

Location: Coventry (with UK-wide travel)

Think you know DHL? Think again!

We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Class 2 Driver to join our Network Rail operation based in Coventry. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting key infrastructure projects across the UK by ensuring essential trackside materials reach engineers safely and on time.

As a cover driver, you'll spend approximately 50% of your time supporting our Coventry operation and 50% travelling to support other DHL sites nationwide. Nights away from home will be required, with overnight stays typically taken in the vehicle cab whilst making use of depot facilities.

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Delivering materials and equipment to Network Rail locations across the UK
• Transporting products such as rail clips, bolts, track components, wheelbarrows and other engineering supplies
• Completing pre-use vehicle checks and ensuring all vehicle defects are reported
• Driving safely and efficiently in line with Drivers' Hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements
• Maintaining the highest standards of health and safety whilst representing DHL and our customer professionally

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Are comfortable travelling nationwide and undertaking regular nights out
• Can work independently and adapt to different sites and locations
• Have a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service
• Ideally have previous HGV driving experience

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• We're happy to talk about flexible working, just ask at interview
• 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 across more than 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for 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 veterans find rewarding careers.

Please note: We are looking to arrange assessments and interviews as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage candidates to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

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