Class 1 Driver

Gist Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and restaurant discounts

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Gist Limited in Milton Keynes is hiring experienced Class 1 Drivers to keep M&S stores stocked during the festive season and beyond. This is a permanent role with 40 hours per week, including PM or AM start times on an 8-week rotational rota.

You’ll complete deliveries, perform safety checks and paperwork, and work with the transport team to meet schedules. Perks include a pension scheme with life assurance, healthcare cash plan, EAP, Cycle to Work, staff discounts, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience.
• Safe and compliant driving.
• Professional, safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned deliveries to M&S stores.
• Carry out vehicle and safety checks.
• Complete relevant delivery paperwork.
• Work safely to planned schedules.
• Keep in touch with our transport team.
• Represent Gist and M&S professionally.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Job description

Make this Christmas the start of a new journey.

From festive favourites to the food that brings everyone together, there's something special about Christmas at M&S. And behind every fully stocked store, there's a team helping to make it happen.

At Gist, part of the M&S Group, we're looking for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Milton Keynes, helping us keep M&S stores stocked throughout the festive season and beyond.

This isn't just a job for Christmas. It's a permanent opportunity with regular work, consistent hours, a modern fleet and the benefits of being part of the wider M&S family.

And there's an extra festive treat too!

The role at a glance

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Experience: Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience

Find a routine that works for you

We currently have opportunities across the following working pattern:

• PM start times 18:00 - 22:00 on an 8 week rotational rota (5 from 7)
• AM start times 07:00 - 11:00 on an 8 week rotational rota (5 from 7)

Additional shift premiums may apply depending on your working pattern.

Helping make Christmas happen

As one of our Class 1 Drivers, you'll play an important part in delivering everything from everyday essentials to festive favourites, making sure products reach M&S stores safely and on time.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Completing planned deliveries to M&S stores
• Carrying out vehicle and safety checks
• Completing relevant delivery paperwork
• Working safely to planned schedules
• Keeping in touch with our transport team
• Representing Gist and M&S professionally

Something to look forward to, long after Christmas

• Regular hours and consistent work
• Modern, well-maintained fleet
• Pension scheme with life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and restaurant discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive transport team and on-site management

What we're looking for

We're looking for experienced, reliable drivers who take pride in their work and put safety first.

You'll need:

• Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience
• A driving record that meets our safety and compliance standards
• A professional, safety-focused approach
• Confidence with manual handling where required
• Availability to work the advertised shifts

Your next journey starts here

Christmas might only come once a year, but a great opportunity can last much longer.

If you’re looking for regular work, a supportive team and a permanent role with the benefits of being part of the M&S family, we’d love to hear from you.