Class 1 Driver

Gregory Distribution; Coalville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DCPC training during employment

Monthly courses

Excellent holiday allowance

Medical Reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Free Uniform

Job summary

Gregory Distribution is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join our Coalville depot. This full-time role involves trunking, multi-drop deliveries, and curtain-sided/refrigerated loads, with a Monday–Friday day shift and start times between 05:00 and 08:00.

You will work closely with the transport team to meet customer requirements, complete daily vehicle checks, and maintain high service standards. A UK Class 1 CE licence and DCPC are required, with training and development opportunities offered.

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.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of transport duties including long-distance trunking, pallet network trunking, multi-drop customer deliveries, and handling curtain-sided trailers.
• Flexibility is essential to adapt to varying workloads and customer requirements.
• Provide transportation services for multiple clients operating from the depot, ensuring each customer's specific handling and delivery requirements are met with professionalism and care.
• Operate both curtain-sided and refrigerated vehicles as required, ensuring correct loading, temperature control (where applicable), and secure transportation of goods.
• Taking advantage of opportunities to gain additional certifications, including LST (Longer Semi-Trailer) during your employment.
• Conduct thorough daily vehicle inspections using the company-issued mobile device, reporting any defects or issues promptly in line with company policy and legal requirements.
• Maintain communication with the transport coordination team to provide real-time updates on delivery progress, delays, or issues.
• Support the team in managing customer expectations and ensuring high service standards.
• Attend all scheduled training sessions, including health and safety, compliance, and professional development courses, to maintain up-to-date knowledge and adhere to industry best practices.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Deliver loads to client sites

Meet deadlines

Team player

Good geographical knowledge

Flexible / hardworking / self-motiv

Job description

Class 1 Driver Location : Coalville Shift : Monday - Friday, Days Referral:

Refer a friend for this HGV Driver role and you'll both receive £1,000, paid in two instalments. Simply let us know who referred you when you apply . T&C's apply. Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence? If "YES," we want to hear from you!

About the Role

• Perform a wide range of transport duties including long-distance trunking, pallet network trunking, multi-drop customer deliveries, and handling curtain-sided trailers.
• Flexibility is essential to adapt to varying workloads and customer requirements.
• Provide transportation services for multiple clients operating from the depot, ensuring each customer's specific handling and delivery requirements are met with professionalism and care.
• Operate both curtain-sided and refrigerated vehicles as required, ensuring correct loading, temperature control (where applicable), and secure transportation of goods.
• Taking advantage of opportunities to gain additional certifications, including LST (Longer Semi-Trailer) during your employment.
• Conduct thorough daily vehicle inspections using the company-issued mobile device, reporting any defects or issues promptly in line with company policy and legal requirements.
• Maintain communication with the transport coordination team to provide real-time updates on delivery progress, delays, or issues.
• Support the team in managing customer expectations and ensuring high service standards.
• Attend all scheduled training sessions, including health and safety, compliance, and professional development courses, to maintain up-to-date knowledge and adhere to industry best practices.

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.
• 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 : Salary £39,161.00 per annum.
• Shift Hours : Starting between 05:00hrs and 08:00hrs, Monday to Friday.
• Overtime : Available.
• Training : DCPC training during your employment , Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits : Additional holiday purchasing scheme , Retail discounts with Circular Benefits , 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 , Cycle To Work Scheme , Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture : Strong culture of teamwork.

Eligibility

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.