Class 1 Night Driver

Gregory Group; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Savings Club

Black Circle Tyre Discount

Free Uniform

Volunteer Day

Medical Reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd. is seeking a Class 1 Driver for our Cribbs Causeway, Bristol location. You will transport goods using curtain side, box, and refrigerated trailers to retail sites, ensuring proper loading, securing with straps and nets, and performing daily safety checks.

The role requires a UK Class 1 CE Licence, DCPC Card, and Digital Tachograph Driver Card. Applicants should be customer-focused, reliable and able to work to deadlines; a team player with good geographic knowledge is

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Using curtain side, box trailers and refrigerated, as well as single and double deck trailers, to transport goods to various retail locations.
• Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage. Use straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed
• Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability.
• Stay in regular communication with the transport team to provide updates on your progress and ensure our customers' expectations are met.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and best practices.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Delivering loads to client sites

Customer service

Deadlines

Team player

Geographical knowledge

Fit and self-motivated

Job description

About Us

At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Class 1 Driver

Location: Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

Shift: 4 on 4 off Nights

About Us

At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

About The Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will:

• Using curtain side, box trailers and refrigerated, as well as single and double deck trailers, to transport goods to various retail locations.
• Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage. Use straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed
• Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability.
• Stay in regular communication with the transport team to provide updates on your progress and ensure our customers' expectations are met.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and best practices.

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.
• 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: £17.50 per hour plus an extra £2.75 per hour for any hours worked between 21:00hrs and 04:00hrs
• Shift Hours: Start times between 16:00hrs and 19:00hrs, based on 4on 4off rota and 11 hours per shift.
• Overtime: Available on a regular basis.
• 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.

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.