At DHL Group, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent all over the world. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building the logistics company for the world.
Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value-added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.
As an HGV driver, you are expected to ensure safe, efficient, and effective transportation and delivery of goods to various customers in different destinations, using a commercial motor vehicle to meet the company, client, customer, and legislative requirements.
About the role Key duties and responsibilities
• Ensure safe vehicle turnaround time/transit time to various delivery destinations is met.
• Professionally representing DSC to customers.
• Adhere to all DSC Health and safety rules and regulations and those of our clients.
• Ensure safe vehicle turnaround time/transit time to various delivery destinations is met.
• Responsible for the vehicle safety and standard quality requirements, including all legal requirements by law.
• Ensure that the vehicle in use is in good condition for delivery and that any anomaly is reported in good time for corrective measures.
• Ensure you are familiar with the standard operating procedures for loading and offloading at the distribution centre you have been assigned and to each distributor/customer you deliver to. This includes ensuring all documentation related to deliveries and from deliveries are filled and signed where necessary and returned to the appropriate offices.
• Timely reporting of all potential risks, near misses, breakdowns, and accidents to your immediate supervisors.
• Complete routine vehicle checks and ensure that the vehicle achieves the set target of fuel consumption (Km/L).
About you
• 3+ years’ experience in Driving Heavy Commercial vehicles.
• O-level school certificate.
• Certificate in mechanics.
• HGV/Artic driving license/Trailer or Truck Accredited.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Well-organized individual and results oriented.
What we offer
• DHL Supply Chain has a truly international, Inclusive, and diverse working environment, with a strong emphasis on values and team-based leadership along with an open and engaging company culture.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Health insurance – Inpatient / Outpatient / Dental / Optical.
• Tools for the assigned tasks and results delivery.
