Class 1 Driver

GXO Logistics; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,590 - 44,722; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Workplace pension

Access to Hapi App platform

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a full-time, permanent Class 1 driver in Blackburn. You will be responsible for the collection and delivery of high-value consignments, primarily for our aerospace customer. The role requires a valid Class 1 licence and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Benefits include an annual salary up to £40,656.53, 32 days holiday, and access to various employee discounts and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 licence with full DCPC qualification.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills combined with a responsible and professional attitude.
• Flexibility with working hours including overtime, nights out, and weekends.
• Experience in multi drop deliveries and collections is desirable.
• No more than 6 current penalty points with specific endorsements in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inter-site and intra-site deliveries and collections across the Northwest.
• Provide high standard of customer service, meeting expectations.
• Accurately complete and return all required documentation.
• Comply fully with driving hours regulations and company policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Responsible and professional attitude

Flexibility with working hours

Multi drop, deliveries, collections experience

Education

Valid Class 1 licence with full DCPC qualification

In-date passport

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 1 driver looking for a change? Would you like to work for a market leading company with fantastic benefits? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Here at GXO Logistics, we have an exciting position for a full-time, permanent Class 1 driver to work, Monday to Friday, joining our delivery team for our customer in Blackburn, BB2 7FS.

As a Class 1 driver you will be responsible for the collection and delivery of small to large high-value consignments that require special handling conditions. Within this role you will transport assets for our aerospace customer within the UK and Europe when required. This would be a great opportunity for any HGV driver looking to develop themselves within a unique operation.

In accordance with National Security Requirements all roles related to this site and contract are subject to the successful candidate achieving suitable personal security clearance.

You will be contracted to work Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week, with the start time 07:00 to 16:30.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary up to £40,656.53
• Monthly paid
• 32 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension
• Access to our Hapi App platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Carry out inter-site and intra-site deliveries and collections across the Northwest, with occasional nationwide and international work including regular nights away from home
• Work as part of a double‑manned driving team
• Provide a high standard of customer service, consistently meeting customer expectations
• Accurately complete and return all required documentation at the end of each shift
• Comply fully with driving hours regulations, legislation, and company policies

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Hold a valid Class 1 licence with full DCPC qualification and an in‑date passport
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with a responsible, reliable, and professional attitude
• Be flexible with working hours, including overtime, nights out, and weekends plus international work when required in line with WTD and EU Drivers' Hours Regulations
• Multi drop, deliveries, collections experience is desirable
• No more than 6 current penalty points: no DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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 and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.