7.5T Driver – Kettering

Company: Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: 15.31 Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Skills: Driving Assessment, Driving (Performance) Terms + 1 more
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Job Description

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Job Title: 7.5t Driver

Hiring Company: DHL (Argos)

Work Location: Argos Depot, Kettering c

Job Role:

  • Completing multi-drop Home Deliveries into customers’ homes
  • Working as part of a 2-person crew (alongside a Drivers Mate)
  • Delivering a range of bulky household goods (White Goods up to 80kg, furniture, electricals etc)
  • Completing between 35-45 deliveries per shift
  • Providing excellent Customer Service – being friendly when delivering, calling ahead to customers etc.

Requirements for the role:

  • Category C1 (7.5t) Driving License
  • Valid CPC and Tacho Cards
  • Physically fit – Lifting aids will be provided along with manual handling training, however the role will require you to lift heavy goods up flights of stairs and into customers homes.
  • Friendly, polite nature – you will be the face of the business!

Shift Times & Pay Rates:

  • 06:00 start time
  • Shift length will vary as the position is “Job & Knock” – Meaning that you finish whenever the deliveries are completed.
  • Average shift length will be around 10-12 hours.

Shift Pattern

  • Tuesday till Saturday 06:00 am
  • Sunday till Thursday 06:00 am

Initial Pay Rate: £15.31 per hour

Overtime Pay Rate: £21.35 per hour

Benefits

  • Two well-known brands combined:DHL logistics expertise + Argos retail strength
  • Stable, long-term work with consistent volumes
  • Planned routes with less multi-drop pressure than parcel work
  • Team-based deliveries (driver and mate)
  • Skills development in assembly, installation, and in-home delivery
  • Strong training and onboarding with clear processes
  • High safety standards with proper equipment and PPE
  • Modern fleet and tools
  • Permanent roles with reliable hours
  • Clear progression opportunities within DHL , To be a trainer.
  • Employee benefits package (holidays, pension, staff discounts)