Class 1 Day Trunk Driver

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

DCPC training during employment

Monthly courses

Retail discounts with Hapi

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Career development

Excellent holiday allowance

Life assurance and pension

Volunteer day

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver to move palletised freight across our network, operating curtain-side or flatbed trailers and handling trunking between depots and hubs. You will ensure loads are secured, perform daily safety checks, and manage paperwork accurately.

Key requirements include UK Class 1 CE licence, DCPC, and tachograph card. Training will be provided for tanker work; excellent customer service and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Tanker experience is desirable but training will be given.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operating curtain-side or flatbed trailers to collect and deliver customer products, covering C&D multidrop deliveries, Burts shunts, and trunking operations to pallet-network hubs and back.
• Trunking palletised freight between depots and pallet-network hubs on planned day routes.
• Ensuring all freight is correctly loaded, secured, and restrained, using straps, nets, and other appropriate securing equipment in line with network standards.
• Completing thorough daily vehicle safety checks, both pre-departure and end-of-shift, using your company device to maintain full compliance.
• Accurately handling all paperwork, scanning, and freight verification, ensuring smooth hub and depot operations.
• Maintaining regular, clear communication with the Transport Team, providing updates, reporting issues, and helping manage customer expectations.
• Representing the business professionally at all customer sites, depots, and network hubs.
• Participating in ongoing training and development, staying up to date with industry standards and best practice.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Client site deliveries

Team player

Geographic knowledge

Deadline-driven

Safety conscious

Job description

Shift

Monday - Friday, 1 in 4 Saturdays.

About Us

At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will play a key role in the safe, professional, and efficient movement of palletised freight across our network. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating curtain-side or flatbed trailers to collect and deliver customer products, covering C&D multidrop deliveries, Burts shunts, and trunking operations to pallet-network hubs and back.


• Trunking palletised freight between depots and pallet-network hubs on planned day routes.


• Ensuring all freight is correctly loaded, secured, and restrained, using straps, nets, and other appropriate securing equipment in line with network standards.


• Completing thorough daily vehicle safety checks, both pre-departure and end-of-shift, using your company device to maintain full compliance.


• Accurately handling all paperwork, scanning, and freight verification, ensuring smooth hub and depot operations.


• Maintaining regular, clear communication with the Transport Team, providing updates, reporting issues, and helping manage customer expectations.


• Representing the business professionally at all customer sites, depots, and network hubs.


• Participating in ongoing training and development, staying up to date with industry standards and best practice.

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.


• Tanker experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.


• 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.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

Competitive Salary: £39,936 per annum

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays. 7.30am until 18.30pm

Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.

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

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

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

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

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.