DHL

Class 1 Driver Nights

Wakefield · HGV & Night Driving · Posted 25 Oct 2026

Night shift

Key details

Shift
Nights
Location
Wakefield
Hours
Full time
Contract
Permanent
Sector
HGV & Night Driving

About the role

Class 1 HGV Driver

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 1 HGV Driver to play a key role ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, delivering goods safely and on time.

A typical day may involve:

  • Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
  • Complying with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
  • Regular completion of vehicle checks
  • Completing trunking runs from the brewery to various sites such as warehouse feeds for dray operations
  • Performing drop-and-swap trailer movements

This role would suit people who:

  • Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Have 12 months recent driving experience
  • Are confident working independently, managing time well, and handling drop-and-swap trailer movements safely.

Why join us?

  • 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

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.

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 also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close at any time. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Class 1 Driver Nights?

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What are the shift details?

Night shift

What is the pay?

£41,907 per annum

Where is this job based?

Wakefield

Who is the employer?

DHL

Is this a night shift?

Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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