Heavy Driver

Heavy Driver

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Heavy Driver in Kuwait. You will have to provide safe, secure, on-time and accurate transportation and delivery between locations of mail/ parcel including local mail, small packages, or legal documents in line with the business strategy and requirements, corporate guidelines and policies.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Heavy Driver  position

•  You will have to pick-up and deliver documents and packages at the service point according to established procedures, in all weather conditions.
•  You will collect, sort and distribute/ securely store internal and external mail such as letters, packages, legal documents, etc. to maintain the confidentiality of correspondence and meet delivery timelines.
•  You will have to drive between destinations within city or industrial area to transport and deliver mail/ parcels.
•  You will check and deliver material safely to correct consignee, identify wrongly addressed mail, return to sender or re-address so that mail reaches its correct destination.
•  You will draft receipts, verify orders, and collect payment for deliveries.
•  You will have to operate a scanner to record shipping and package information for all documents/packages picked up or delivered.
•  You will have to check loading unit and truck to ensure they meet required appearance guidelines, and technical and operational conditions.
•  You will undertake preventive maintenance of the vehicle by testing various operative systems and fluids levels and perform minor in-transit repairs in case of failures.
•  You will have to study traffic patterns, alternative routes, traffic regulations and driving conditions to meet time requirements.
• You will use and understand supporting route planning technology.

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• Vocational/Specialized/Technical/Certification
• Less than 2 years within the same field

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025. 

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than 30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.