Class 1 Driver / Transport Coordinator

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Trafford; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the UK is looking for a Class 1 Driver/Transport Coordinator. This role requires a Full UK Category C+E Licence and a valid Driver CPC Qualification. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and making vehicle checks. This position offers a competitive salary, 20 days of holiday, and a commitment to inclusivity within the workplace, providing various benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid day for charity volunteering

Contributory workplace pension

Access to discount portal

Health & Wellness benefits

Unique Industry Training

Qualifications

• Full UK Category C+E Licence required.
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification necessary.
• Strong understanding of compliance with drivers' hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive articulated vehicles safely.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report defects.
• Ensure compliance with road safety legislation.

Skills

Strong driving skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK Category C+E Licence

Valid Driver CPC Qualification

Tools

TMS systems

Excel

Job description

The Details

• Salary:££35,803.85 Per Annum, £16.39 Per Hour +£3.28 Per Hour Night Allowance
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours: 18:00-06:00
• Monthly Pay

Class 1 Driver/Transport Coordinator Duties

• Full UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Good understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours Rules and Working Time Directive
• Clean or acceptable driving record
• Strong driving skills with the ability to handle articulated vehicles safely
• Excellent knowledge of road safety legislation and transport regulations
• Ability to carry out vehicle checks and report defects accurately
• Experience in transport or logistics environment (preferred but not essential)
• Strong understanding of compliance, including drivers’ hours, WTD, and fleet standards
• IT skills, including use of TMS systems, Excel, email, and planning tools
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under pressure
• Good attention to detail when handling paperwork, bookings, and compliance tasks
• Time management and ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and calm approach when dealing with challenges or delays

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.