LGV 1 Driver

LGV1 Driver

• Location: Glasgow
• Shift pattern 5 days over 7 - Flexible around business needs
• Free Onsite Parking
• Enhanced company Pension
• 22 days Annual leave entitlement rising year on year (capped at 26 days)
About us DHL Express UK is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group - the world's most international company. We operate in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, enabling us to provide exceptional national and international career development opportunities. Within DHL Express's pursuit to beThe Logistics Company of the Worldwe engage in a number of initiatives such as - Go Teach, Go Green and Go Help. DHL Express is a #1 UK Best Place to Work and a Global Top Employer. About the Role As an LGV Driver for DHL Express UK, you will be a frontline representative of the company, responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of secure shipments to and from our Service Centre and Hub facilities. The post holder is directly responsible for enhancing the customer experience at every stage through a conscientious and dedicated approach to tasks. What you will be doing: · Complete daily vehicle safety checks, safe loading / securing load of vehicle, report maintenance defects, adhere to Tachograph & Working Time Directive legislative / regulations and adherence to company driving standards, as per the initial driving assessment, Fuel Efficiency & Telematics' training. · Complete scheduled deliveries and collections of shipments of a variety of weights · Sort and prioritise workload to ensure time commitments are met. · Ensure correct completion of DHL / Customer data and documentation, airway bills, JD numbers, HUID numbers post codes etc · Expected to comply with DHL's uniform and ensure all relevant ID passes as worn at all times · Accurately record working and driving hours to comply with road transport regulations. · To project a high quality DHL image both internally and externally and provide the highest quality service to our internal / external customers at all times. · Loading / unloading (shipments vary in weight between 0.5kg and 1500kg). Your Profile - Skill sets and Attributes
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions and work under pressure
• Strong initiative
• Sound Judgement and decision making
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible working approach as overtime may be required.
• Be a good team player with the ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly Professional, accurate and effective work ethic.
• Flexible, friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
• Willingness to change
• Diligent and critical of detail
• Excellent operational process knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to establishing working relationships and developing personal contacts
• Self-motivated with ability to work alone for extended periods
• Aged over 21yr's with a minimum of 2yr's driving experience.
• C1, 7.5 tonne License
• DCPC Card
Our Promise to You
• Family friendly company policies including Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Access to Employee portal offering DHL Exclusive benefits and discounts
• Certified Mental Health First Aiders and access to Virtual Wellbeing Centre
• Internal training and access to our internal jobs boards so you can be the first to know about longer term opportunities
• Work in a rapidly-growing and stable industry
• Full company uniform and PPE provided
• Modern and well maintained fleet
What's Next?
• Apply now and upload your CV online.
• Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.
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• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions and work under pressure
• Strong initiative
• Sound Judgement and decision making
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible working approach as overtime may be required.
• Be a good team player with the ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly Professional, accurate and effective work ethic.
• Flexible, friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
• Willingness to change
• Diligent and critical of detail
• Excellent operational process knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to establishing working relationships and developing personal contacts
• Self-motivated with ability to work alone for extended periods
• Aged over 21yr's with a minimum of 2yr's driving experience.
• C1, 7.5 tonne License
• DCPC Card
  
  DHL Express UK is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group - the world's most international company. We operate in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, enabling us to provide exceptional national and international career development opportunities. Within DHL Express's pursuit to beThe Logistics Company of the Worldwe engage in a number of initiatives such as - Go Teach, Go Green and Go Help.
DHL Express is a #1 UK Best Place to Work and a Global Top Employer.


• Shift pattern 5 days over 7 - Flexible around business needs
• Free Onsite Parking
• Enhanced company Pension
• 22 days Annual leave entitlement rising year on year (capped at 26 days)