Casual Class 1 Driver

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly training courses

Pension and life cover

Holiday purchasing scheme

Discounts and wellbeing support

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd. in Bridgwater is seeking a professional Casual Class 1 Driver to support multiple contracts, including shunting, tanker, curtain-side and refrigerated trailer work. The role involves flexible shifts, nights out occasionally, and covering holidays and sickness to ensure reliable service.

You will handle loading/unloading, vehicle safety checks, and work with the transport team to meet customer expectations. A UK CPC, Tachograph Card, and full UK LGV1 licence are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence and DCPC Card.
• Digital Tachograph Driver Card is required.
• Experience delivering loads to client sites is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shunting and yard duties including positioning empty trailers.
• Transport loads between trailer park, production areas and loading bay.
• Unload refrigerated vehicles and manage up to several daily deliveries.
• Operate curtain-side or flatbed trailers and handle palletised loads with pump trucks.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections and communicate with transport team.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Deadline oriented

Geographical knowledge

Safety focus

Education

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Job description

We are looking for a professional and safety-focused Casual Class 1 Driver to join our team in Bridgwater. This varied role may include shunting duties within the yard, as well as tanker, curtain-side, and refrigerated trailer work, depending on operational requirements.

As a Casual Driver, flexibility is key. You will support multiple contracts operating from the depot, providing cover for holidays, sickness and other absences, helping to ensure a reliable and efficient service for our customers. As part of this role, occasional nights out may be required.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

Competitive Salary: £17.24 - £23.99 per hour inclusive of holiday pay, depending on hours and days worked.

Shift Hours: Various shifts and start times available.

Overtime: Available.

Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.

Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.

Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.

Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.

Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.

Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.

Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

About the Role

Shunting Duties

• Retrieve empty trailers from the trailer park and position them as required.
• Transport loaded and empty tanks between the trailer park and production areas to support operational flow.
• Relocate loaded trailers from the loading bay to the designated trailer park area.
• Assist with general yard duties as needed to maintain site efficiency and safety.

As a Casual Driver, you will:

• Safely unload refrigerated vehicles, typically handling up to three deliveries per day, ensuring goods are managed with care and efficiency.
• Operate curtain-side or flatbed trailers to safely collect and deliver customer products, ensuring all journeys are completed to a high professional standard.
• Operate palletised handling equipment, such as pump trucks, or perform trailer swaps depending on the shift schedule, maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.
• Safely collect and deliver bulk liquid products to customers, handling a variety of different liquid loads, including food-grade or regulated products.
• Ensure all loading and unloading procedures are followed in line with industry standards, site rules and product handling requirements.
• Conduct thorough daily vehicle safety inspections using the company-issued mobile device to ensure optimal vehicle performance and compliance.
• Maintain constant communication with the transport team, providing updates on your progress and ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.
• Attend regular training sessions to stay up to date with the latest industry standards and best practices, continuously enhancing your skills and expertise.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.