Class 2 Driver

GXO Logistics; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver for full-time positions in Edinburgh. The role involves delivering products to customers with an emphasis on excellent service and efficient transport operations. Ideal candidates will hold a full UK driving licence and have customer service skills. Benefits include competitive pay, ongoing training, and various employee perks.

Benefits

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

B&Q store discount

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Experience in multidrop and store deliveries is preferable but not essential.
• A full UK driving licence with category C entitlement is required.
• No more than 6 penalty points on the licence allowed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customer premises on a multidrop basis.
• Maintain accurate driving/working time records using the Tachomaster system.
• Operate company vehicles safely and efficiently.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Multidrop delivery experience

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence with category C Entitlement

CPC qualification

Tools

Tachomaster system

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 2 (Cat C) Driver looking for a stable role with a trusted company? Do you have the drive to deliver happiness to customers' doorstep, one B&Q product at the time? Are you confident navigating the open road and committed to delivering excellence? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

Here at GXO, we're working together with B&Q and are looking for highly experienced Class 2 Driver to join our Store to Home team in Hermiston Gait, Edinburgh (EH11 4DG).

You'll be working on a full-time, permanent basis, following a two-week rotating shift pattern: Week 1 - Monday to Friday / Week 2 - Tuesday to Saturday, with a start time at 07:00. The role is contracted to 40 hours per week.

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Class 2 Driver, you'll receive:

• an hourly rate of £14.27, that is an annual salary of £29,681.60
• Overtime pay of £21.41 per hour (when applicable, paid over 40hrs)
• On-going annual CPC training
• Holiday pay and Workplace pension
• B&Q store discount upon successful completion of probation period
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University - home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Delivering products to customer premises (room of choice) on multidrop basis - an average of 16 drops per day off peak and 24 drop per day in peak season
• Maintain accurate driving/working time records using the Tachomaster system and manual entries to record all working hours as required by the WTD regulations
• Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner
• Ensure all products are checked off the vehicle and the customer receive the correct products and delivery documentation
• Keep customers informed of their estimated time of delivery and where issues occur communicate with in a polite and courteous manner

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in multidrop, store deliveries preferable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence with category C Entitlement
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• An up to date CPC and Digital Tachograph
• Excellent customer service skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check)
• Be prepared to commute to Hermiston Gait, Edinburgh (EH11 4DG) for the required shift pattern

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.