Class 1 Tramper

Gregory Group; Thornton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night out allowance

Overtime

DCPC training

Holiday allowance

Medical reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver based in Coalville. You will be away from the depot most weeks, delivering a variety of loads and supporting multiple depot customers with professional handling and service.

Responsibilities include operating curtain-sided and refrigerated vehicles, performing daily checks, and staying in regular contact with the transport team to provide progress updates and meet deadlines.

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

• Drive away from depot all week transporting a variety of load types.
• Carry out transport duties including long-distance and trunking, multi-drop deliveries, and curtain-sided trailers.
• Provide transport services for multiple depot-based customers with professional handling and delivery.
• Operate curtain-sided and refrigerated vehicles with loading, secure transport, and temperature control.
• Complete thorough daily vehicle checks using the company mobile device and report defects.
• Stay in regular contact with the transport team to give progress updates and support customer service.

Skills

Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Customer service

Deadline driven

Team player

Geography knowledge

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.

Location

Coalville

Shift

5 out of 7

About The Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will:

• Driver will be away from depot all week transporting a variety of load types.
• Carry out a variety of transport duties, including long‑distance and pallet network trunking, multi‑drop deliveries, and operating curtain‑sided trailers, with flexibility to meet changing workloads.
• Provide transport services for multiple depot‑based customers, ensuring their handling and delivery requirements are met professionally.
• Operate curtain‑sided and refrigerated vehicles, ensuring correct loading, secure transport, and temperature control where needed.
• Complete thorough daily vehicle checks using the company mobile device and report any defects promptly.
• Stay in regular contact with the transport team to give progress updates, highlight delays or issues, and support effective customer service.

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: from £39,161 per annum based on 48 hours per week. Enhanced rates for working weekends and hours between 21:00-04:00. Plus up to £5,200 per annum tax free night out allowance.
• Shift Hours: 5 out of 7, 07:30am start times with some flexibility.
• Overtime: Available.
• 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.

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.