Class 1 Driver

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Dental insurance

Pension scheme

GP service

MyBenefits platform

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Logistics is recruiting a Class 1 Driver for Knottingley, UK, on a full-time permanent basis. The role involves 48 hours per week across 9.6-hour shifts on the TJX contract, with shifts starting late evenings.

Salary £43,555.20 per year plus generous benefits including 28 days annual leave, pension, dental insurance, and access to GXO University. Ideal for candidates with driving qualifications and UK motorway experience.

Qualifications

• A full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement.
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC).
• Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 current penalty points.
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods between TJX sites, approx 3/4 drops per shift.
• Communicate with the transport office regarding delays or changes.
• Shunting experience would be advantageous to cover holiday leave.
• Adhere to driving, safety, and vehicle operation policies.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform other duties related to the role as required.

Skills

EU driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalty points limit

Endorsements restriction

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a fresh challenge? Do you want to join an organisation that can offer you the training and development to progress your career? Read on, we might have the perfect opportunity just for you!

Here at GXO Knottingley (WF11 0AB) we're looking for Class 1 Driver to join our team working on the TJX contract.

You’ll be working on a full-time, permanent basis, 48 hours per week, consisting of 9.6-hour shifts, available shift paterns are:

• Monday to Friday starting at 22:00
• Monday to Friday starting at 21:00
• Sunday to Thursday starting at 23:00
• Sunday to Thursday starting at 01:00 (early morning start)

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual Salary of £43,555.20
• 28 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Transport goods between TJX sites, this may involve collections from vendors (approx 3/4 drops per shift)
• Communicate effectively with the transport office regarding any delays, issues, or changes during journeys
• Shunting experience would be an advantage to help cover for holiday leave
• Adhere to all relevant legislation and company policies pertaining to driving, safety, and vehicle operation
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure road worthiness
• Perform any other duties related to the role as required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

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.