Class 1 Driver

TN United Kingdom; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 1 Driver, where your skills will help deliver goods efficiently to retail stores. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a strong team culture. With a focus on safety and customer satisfaction, you will be responsible for ensuring goods are loaded correctly and maintaining vehicle safety. Enjoy benefits such as a generous holiday allowance, medical reimbursement, and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about driving and delivering excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Overtime Available

DCPC Training

Additional Holiday Purchasing Scheme

Retail Discounts

Medical Reimbursement

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Free Uniform

Paid Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence and current DCPC Card.
• Experience delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to retail stores using curtain side and box trailers.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and maintain communication with the transport team.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Customer Service

Geographical Knowledge

Time Management

Team Collaboration

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Location: The Range, Stowmarket
Shift: Monday - Friday, Days

Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?
If "YES," we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will:

• Use curtain side and box trailers on single and double deck trailers, to deliver goods to retail stores.
• Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage. Use straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed.
• Collect multiple containers from the port for delivery to the distribution centre.
• Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability.
• Stay in regular communication with the transport team to provide updates on your progress and ensure our customers' expectations are met.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and 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.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• 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: £38,288 per annum.
• Shift Hours: 04:00hrs - 14:00hrs, Monday to Friday.
• Overtime: Available. Enhanced rates available for working weekends.
• Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, 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*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application

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.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.