Class 1 Casual Driver

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Free uniform

Black Circle Tyre Discount

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking professional HGV drivers to collect and deliver customers' products across the UK on curtain-sided trailers. The role emphasizes load security, paperwork via handheld PDA, and strong customer service while meeting deadlines.

Wages include £17.19 per hour (days) with holiday pay and £19.94 per hour (Sat/Sun) plus £2.75 per hour for hours 21:00–04:00. Various shifts and nights away are available.

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 CE licence is essential.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player with good geography knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver customers' products across the UK on a curtain-sided trailer.
• Ensure load security using ratchet straps and follow safe handling procedures.
• Use a handheld PDA to complete paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Keep in contact with the transport team and update customers on progress.
• Work nights away as needed and adapt to varying shift patterns.
• Attend regular training to stay updated with industry standards.

Skills

Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Customer service

Deadline driven

Team player

Geographical knowledge

Job description

• Take on the challenge of collecting and delivering customers' products throughout the UK on a curtain-sided trailer.
• Master the art of load security with ratchet straps and part manual handling, ensuring every delivery is safe and secure.
• Leverage a handheld PDA to complete paperwork seamlessly and efficiently.
• Keep in constant contact with the transport team, offering updates on your progress and ensuring our customers' expectations are consistently met.
• Experience the thrill of nights away, making each journey unique and fulfilling.
• Engage in regular training sessions to stay updated with the latest industry standards and best practices, continuously improving your skills.

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.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

Days: £17.19per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. £19.94 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay on Saturday and Sunday. PLUS £2.75per hour, for all hours worked between 21:00hrs and 04:00hrs

Shift Hours: Various shifts and start times available.

Benefits: Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.

Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.

Company Benefits: Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.

Extras: Black Circle Tyre Discount* and Free Uniform

Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.

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.