Class 1 Driver

GXO Logistics; Retford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their team in Newark. This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary and a range of benefits, including a company-sponsored pension scheme and access to an online learning platform. As a driver, you will be responsible for delivering goods safely and efficiently across the country while adhering to all legal regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in logistics with a forward-thinking company that values its employees and promotes career development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Admission to GXO University

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence with C+E entitlement.
• Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to stores and customer service centres nationwide.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete all necessary paperwork correctly and on time.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving

Compliance with Driver’s Hours

Safe Vehicle Operation

Paperwork Completion

Education

Full UK Driving Licence (C+E)

Driver Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV 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 currently looking for the full-time, permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join us at our depot in Newark for our client, the leading retail electronics company, Currys.

You will be contracted to work 48 hours per week on the shift pattern of ‘any 5 from 7’ with the start time windows of 04:00 - 08:00, 06:00 - 10:00 or 12:00 - 16:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary from £39,715 to £40,820 based on the shift pattern
• 20 days annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays)
• Company sponsored pension scheme
• 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 will do on a typical day:

• Deliver goods to stores and customer service centres nationwide
• Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner
• Complete all necessary paperwork correctly, in full and on time
• Be compliant with Driver’s hours, Tachograph, Working Time, and Road Traffic Act regulations

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements within the previous 5 years
• Previous experience driving category C+E vehicles is desirable

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.

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.

About the company

GXO Logistics is an American global contract logistics company that manages outsourced supply chains and warehousing.