Class 1 Diver

GXO Logistics; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 39,199 - 47,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Dental insurance plans

Company‑sponsored pension

GXO University

MyBenefits platform access

Life assurance & EAP

Job summary

GXO Knottingley is seeking an experienced Class 1 Driver on a full‑time permanent basis. The role covers 48 hours per week across 9.6‑hour shifts, five days out of seven, with patterns including 09:00 starts and 15:00/22:00 starts.

You will transport goods between TJX sites, liaise with the transport office, and perform pre/post‑trip checks. A valid EU licence (C+E), CPC card, and Tachograph card are required, with no more than six points.

Qualifications

• Full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• No more than 6 current penalty points.
• No DR/DG/DD/BA/CD/AC/LC/TT99 endorsements in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods between TJX sites with ~3–4 drops per shift.
• Communicate delays, issues, or changes with transport office.
• Shunting experience is an advantage for holiday cover.
• Adhere to driving, safety, and vehicle operation policies.
• Carry out pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform other duties related to the role as required.

Skills

Flexible working

Communication

Shunting experience

Education

Full EU driving licence (C+E)

Driver CPC (Card)

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalty points <= 6

No endorsements within 5 years

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a fresh challenge? Do you want to join an organisation that can offer you the training and development to progress your career? Read on, we might have the perfect opportunity just for you!

Here at GXO Knottingley (WF11 0AB) we're looking for Class 1 Driver to join our team working on the TJX contract.

You’ll be working on a full‑time, permanent basis, 48 hours per week, consisting of 9.6‑hour shifts, worked on any 5 days out of 7. The following shift patterns are available:

• Monday to Friday: 09:00 start
• Tuesday to Saturday: 09:00 start
• Sunday to Thursday: 15:00 start
• Sunday to Thursday: 22:00 start

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual salary of £43,555.20
• 28 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company‑sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Transport goods between TJX sites, this may involve collections from vendors (approx 3/4 drops per shift)
• Communicate effectively with the transport office regarding any delays, issues, or changes during journeys
• Shunting experience would be an advantage to help cover for holiday leave
• Adhere to all relevant legislation and company policies pertaining to driving, safety, and vehicle operation
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure road worthiness
• Perform any other duties related to the role as required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.