Class 1 Driver Primary

Gist; Swanley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount across M&S

Pension with life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and restaurant discounts

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Gist, part of the M&S Group, is hiring Class 1 Drivers to join the team in Faversham. You will be delivering to M&S stores, carrying out vehicle checks and paperwork, and maintaining professional standards on the road.

We offer £18.88 per hour plus weekend and overtime rates, a 40-hour week on a rolling rota, and opportunities across various shifts. Benefits include discounts and ongoing training within a supportive transport operation.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (C+E) licence is required.
• Minimum 18 months Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• A professional and safety-focused approach.
• Reliable, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Completing planned deliveries to M&S stores.
• Carrying out vehicle and safety checks.
• Completing relevant delivery paperwork.
• Working safely and efficiently to planned schedules.
• Keeping in touch with the transport team during your shift.
• Representing Gist and M&S professionally on the road and at stores.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Driver CPC

Safety conscious

Team player

Job description

Job Title Class 1 Driver Primary Location Faversham, ME13 7TW GB (Main)
Job Description

Ready for a new route?

If you’ve been thinking about making a change, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

At Gist, part of the M&S Group

we’re looking for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Faversham, helping us keep M&S stores supplied every day.

The role at a glance

• Pay: £18.88 per hour plus weekend and overtime rates
• Location: Faversham
• Experience: Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience

Find a routine that works for you

We currently have opportunities across the following working patterns:

• Hours: 40 hours
• Rota: Any 5 from 7 on a rolling rota
• Start time windows below:
• 01:00-02:00AM
• 03:00-05:00AM
• 05:00-06:00AM
• 11:30-12:30
• 14:00-15:00

Additional shift premiums may apply depending on your working pattern.

What you'll be doing

Store Deliveries

As one of our Class 1 Drivers, you'll play an important role in keeping M&S moving.

You'll be completing store deliveries, making sure products arrive safely, efficiently and on time while providing a professional service at every location.

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 and efficiently to planned schedules
• Keeping in touch with our transport team throughout your shift
• Representing Gist and M&S professionally on the road and at stores

Trunking

A straightforward trunking role focused on depot-to-depot deliveries with planned routes and minimal disruption.

What you’ll be doing:

• Completing planned trunk routes between depots and distribution centres
• Moving stock safely and efficiently across the network
• Supporting the wider transport operation
• Ensuring vehicle compliance and safety standards are maintained

What you'll get

There’s more to joining Gist than getting behind the wheel.

• £18.88 per hour
• Additional shift premiums where applicable
• Regular hours and consistent work
• 20% colleague discount across M&S
• Modern, well-maintained fleet
• Paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Pension scheme with life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and restaurant discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive transport office and on-site management

What we're looking for

You’ll need:

• A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• A minimum of 18 months' Class 1 driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC
• A driving record that meets our internal safety and compliance standards
• A professional and safety-focused approach
• A reliable, team-focused attitude
• Confidence with manual handling where required

Ready to make a change?

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

Your next route could start here.

Vacancies may close early if we receive a high level of applications.

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