Class 1 Drivers

TN United Kingdom; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Do you have a UK Class 1 (CE) Licence? Do you have a UK Digital Tacho Card?

If “YES”, we want to hear from you!

Various shift patterns and hours are available, including days and nights, to help you fit work around your lifestyle!

1. AM/Mornings Class 1 Driver – Basic salary is £38,000 pa, based on 48 hours per week. Hours of work are Monday – Friday, from 04:00hrs – 14:00hrs.
2. PM/Evenings Class 1 Driver – Basic salary is £42,000 pa (includes shift allowance of £17.50 per shift for any shifts starting between 12:00hrs and 02:00hrs), based on 48 hours per week. Hours of work are Monday – Friday, from 16:00hrs – 02:00hrs.

The position of Class 1 Driver involves:

• Delivering to retail stores on curtain side and box trailers on single and double deck trailers.
• Collecting multiple containers from port for delivery to distribution centre.
• Planning routes on a day-to-day basis.
• Completing daily vehicle checks on your company phone.
• Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing customer expectations.
• Attending regular training sessions.

Essential skills required for Class 1 Driver:

• Must have a UK Class 1 (CE) Driving Licence.
• Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated due to the nature of the role.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Salary for Class 1 Drivers depends on shifts and hours worked.
• Various shifts and days available.
• Free DCPC training during employment*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• Medical Reimbursement*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom