Class 1 Driver

Gist Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% staff discount across M&S

On-site parking

Pension with life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Gist Limited in Chesterfield is seeking professional Class 1 Drivers to support our busy M&S operation this summer and beyond. You will perform trunking, store deliveries, or shunting with planned routes and minimal disruption across a modern fleet.

Join a supportive transport team offering regular hours, long-term opportunities, and on-site management. A competitive hourly rate with shifts designed for consistency and career development is provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Minimum 18 months Class 1 driving experience or 12 months with 100 shifts.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Driving record meets safety and compliance standards.
• Professional and safety-focused approach.
• Reliable, team-focused attitude.
• Comfortable with manual handling when required.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned trunk routes between depots and distribution centres.
• Move stock safely and efficiently across the network.
• Support the wider transport operation.
• Ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Class 1 licence (C+E)

Driver CPC

Safety-focused

Professional attitude

Job description

Join Gist and keep M&S moving this summer

We’re growing our Chesterfield driver team and looking for professional Class 1 Drivers to support our busy M&S operation this summer and beyond

Whether you prefer trunking, store deliveries, tramping, or shunting, you’ll be joining a fast-paced logistics operation with consistent work, modern vehicles, and a supportive transport team behind you with genuine long-term opportunities.

What You’ll Get

• £17.33 per hour + £2.34 unsociable pay per hour between 20:00 -06:00
• Premiums: Saturday is additional £1.23 per hour and Sunday is an additional £3.71 per hour
• Friday premium (from midday) is £1.26
• Regular hours and consistent work
• 20% colleague discount across M&S
• Modern, well-maintained fleet
• Supportive transport office and on-site management
• Paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme with life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and restaurant discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Shift Information

• Hours: 12 hour shifts
• Rota: 8 week rolling rota
• Start times: AM - 07:00-10:00
• Start times PM -15:00 - 18:00

The role - Trunking

A straightforward trunking role focused on depot-to-depot deliveries with planned routes and minimal disruption.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Completing planned trunk routes between depots and distribution centres
• Moving stock safely and efficiently across the network
• Supporting the wider transport operation
• Ensuring vehicle compliance and safety standards are maintained

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Minimum 18 months Class 1 driving experience or 12 months experience with 100 shifts to evidence your driver experience
• Driver CPC qualification
• A driving record that meets our internal safety and compliance standards
• Professional and safety-focused approach
• Reliable, team-focused attitude
• Comfortable with manual handling where required

Due to high levels of interest, vacancies may close early.