Class 1 Driver

GXO; Harlow; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Harlow is seeking an experienced Class 1 Driver for a full-time position. You will be responsible for safely transporting hazardous goods like lithium-ion batteries across the UK. Ideal candidates will have a valid Class 1 driving licence, Driver CPC, and experience with hazardous goods transport. This role offers an annual salary of £46,352.19, along with 25 days of annual leave and various benefits, promoting career development in a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Workplace pension

Access to high street discounts and savings schemes

Opportunities for career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous goods transport is desirable.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Excellent customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport ADR‑classified goods to and from customer sites.
• Conduct vehicle checks and report defects.
• Complete delivery documentation accurately.
• Follow ADR and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Excellent customer service

Ability to work independently

Education

Valid Category CE (Class 1) UK driving licence

Valid Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

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 are looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team in Harlow. You’ll be responsible for the secure transport of hazardous goods such as lithium‑ion batteries and solar panels, across the UK for our client Octopus.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, working on a Monday to Friday pattern, with a start time window of 05:00 to 06:00, contracted to 48 hours per week.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual salary of £46,352.19 paid monthly
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 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:

• Safely transport ADR‑classified goods (e.g. lithium‑ion batteries) to and from customer sites
• Carry out vehicle checks, report defects, and ensure compliance with company and legal safety standards
• Follow ADR, Driver Hours, Tachograph, and Health & Safety regulations at all times
• Accurately complete delivery documentation (ePODs, manifests, waste transfer notes if required)
• Provide a professional, reliable service when representing the company to customers and site contacts

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Valid Category CE (Class 1) UK driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous experience with hazardous goods transport (batteries/solar panels desirable)
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently with a professional approach

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. 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.

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.