Class 1 Days
DX
Estimated pay: ÂŁ29.5k-36.4k per year
Manchester, North West, M24 2RW
Full time
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- Pays all ages fairly
About DX
DX is a delivery company. They specialise in document delivery services.
Job description from DX
Job Description
Total Contracted Hours: 48An exciting new Class 1 - Driver opportunity at DX!
*** This is a Dayshift vacancy***
All about you
You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.
About us
We are a leading independent parcel, mail and lo...
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Job insights from Breakroom
HGV and LGV drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.
You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do DX pay HGV class 1 drivers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
93% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do DX pay HGV class 1 drivers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
63% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do HGV class 1 drivers at DX get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do DX pay HGV class 1 drivers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for HGV class 1 drivers to book a holiday at DX?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for HGV class 1 drivers to take sick leave at DX?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do HGV class 1 drivers at DX feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do HGV class 1 drivers at DX get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
81% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for HGV class 1 drivers to work at DX?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
57% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do HGV class 1 drivers at DX enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do HGV class 1 drivers at DX recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
81% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do HGV class 1 drivers get enough training when they start at DX?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are HGV class 1 drivers given support to progress at DX?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 79% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do HGV class 1 drivers think DX head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
93% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do HGV class 1 drivers feel well informed about how DX is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What DX employees say about their job
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Best thing
Get to see all sorts when out
Worst thing
No respect, managers don't make any effort with drivers, care more about bonus than helping staff
75 tonne driver at DX, February 2025
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Best thing
Nothing
Worst thing
Pay work managers hours
Warehouse operative at DX, February 2025
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