Class 1 Driver

Gist Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive logistics company as a Class 1 Driver. This role is essential for ensuring the timely transport of products, allowing you to work hands-on with a supportive team. With flexible hours and a variety of shift patterns, you can find a schedule that suits you. Enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you to thrive and make a difference on the road.

Benefits

£15.87 per hour

20% M&S discount

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme and life assurance

Wellbeing support

Tailored induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Hold a Class 1 licence with at least 18 months driving experience.
• Desirable: Manual handling of goods or multi-drop experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely transportation of products between depots and stores.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while driving.

Skills

Class 1 driving experience

Manual handling

CPC units

Job description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are welcoming applications for full-time and part-time Class 1 Drivers to join our operation in Chesterfield. Working 30, 40 or 50 hours per week, various shift patterns and start times available.

Shift Patterns

1. 02:00 start time on Sunday – Monday – Tuesday (three days a week only) – x 2 drivers
2. 07:00 start time on Wednesday to Sunday (five days a week only) – x 2 drivers
3. 10:00 start time on Wednesday to Sunday (five days a week only) – x 3 drivers
4. 11:00 start time on Wednesday to Sunday (five days a week only) – x 2 drivers
5. 12:00 start time on Thursday to Sunday (four days a week only) – x 1 driver
6. 15:00 start time on Sunday to Thursday (five days a week only) – x 2 drivers
7. 15:00 start time on Wednesday to Saturday (four days a week only) – x 3 drivers
8. 16:00 start time on Thursday to Monday (five days a week only) – x 2 drivers

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…

• £15.87 per hour
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need?

You’ll play a vital role in making sure our stock is where it needs to be, on time. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that M&S products are transported via single or double-deck trailers between our depots, warehouses, and our customers safely whilst adhering to our Health & Safety regulations at all times. Your duties also involve tipping the vehicle, taking products off the trailer in cages or trays and into the M&S Stores, and of course some manual handling. This is a hands-on job, with plenty of responsibility. You’ll be out on the road but also working closely with colleagues and representing Gist to everyone you meet.

You’ll hold a class 1 licence with at least 18 months Class 1 driving experience. A maximum of 6 endorsements with no accidents in the last 12 months and no points for drinking or consuming illegal substances while driving. Manual handling of goods or multi-drop experience is highly desirable, along with a minimum of 3 CPC units.

Who are we and where will you be

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

Apply today and Join us on the road to success

Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.