Class 1 Driver – Night Shifts, £49k + Benefits

Gregory; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

DCPC training

Medical Reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free Uniform

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd. in Shepton Mallet is seeking a Class 1 Driver to move palletised freight across our network, with trunking to West Midlands hubs and back.

You’ll verify freight against manifests, gain extra qualifications, and ensure safe loading and securement of goods. The role includes nights (19:00 start), Monday–Friday, with a competitive salary of £49,240 per annum, and a range of training and benefits.

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Ability to work to time-critical deadlines
• Confident, polite, and team-oriented attitude
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Physically fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Operate a curtain-side trailer to trunk palletised goods from Shepton Mallet depot to pallet-network hubs in the West Midlands, then reload back to Shepton Mallet
• Provide internal trunking support and verify freight against the manifest at each depot stop
• Seek opportunities to gain additional qualifications (LST, ADR) during employment
• Ensure all goods are safely loaded, secured, and protected with appropriate equipment
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks
• Maintain regular communication with the Transport Team
• Attend ongoing training and development sessions to stay up to date with industry standards

Skills

C+E Licence

DCPC Card

Tachograph Card

Customer service

Deadline-driven

Team player

Geography knowledge

Physically fit

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd. in Shepton Mallet is seeking a Class 1 Driver to move palletised freight across our network, with trunking to West Midlands hubs and back.

You’ll verify freight against manifests, gain extra qualifications, and ensure safe loading and securement of goods. The role includes nights (19:00 start), Monday–Friday, with a competitive salary of £49,240 per annum, and a range of training and benefits.