Class 1 Driver - Days

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 1 Driver, where you will be responsible for delivering products across the UK. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for career development within a supportive team culture. With a focus on excellent customer service, you will ensure timely deliveries while adhering to safety standards. Enjoy additional benefits like training, holiday purchasing schemes, and a strong teamwork environment. If you're passionate about driving and customer satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Training Opportunities

Medical Reimbursement

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Sickness Scheme

Free Uniform

Paid Volunteer Day

Christmas Savings Club

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to RDCs, retail stores, and warehouses across the UK.
• Manage working time and driver hours while maintaining vehicle safety.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

Customer Service

Geographical Knowledge

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Job description

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Location: Bridgwater, Somerset.
Shift: 4on 4off. Out and Back. 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:

• Delivering of products from our customers base and delivering to RDC’s, retail stores and warehouses around the UK.
• Moving product using road tankers regularly, so tank experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be given.
• Dealing with customers face to face and over the phone.
• Managing your working time and driver hours
• Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customers’ expectations.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and best practices.
• Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability.

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.
• Tanker experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• 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: £36,014pa to £40,301pa, depending on hours worked.
• Shift Hours: 4on 4off, Out and Back. Starting between 05:00hrs and 07:00hrs.
• 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 [emailprotected] . 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.