Class 2 Driver

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + BH

Company pension

Dental insurance

Logistics training and GXO University

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team in Purfleet-on-Thames. The role is full-time and permanent, delivering to Costa Coffee stores across the region and supporting safe, compliant operations.

You will work a 48-hour week on a 5 on/3 off pattern with start times from 18:00 to 21:00, and enjoy a competitive rewards package including enhanced annual leave, pension, healthcare, and learning benefits.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with category C entitlement.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC) and Digital Tachograph Card are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chilled, frozen, and ambient goods to Costa Coffee stores (10 to 15 drops per shift).
• Operate vehicles safely, legally, and efficiently.
• Complete all paperwork fully, accurately and on time.
• Comply with Driver’s hours, Tachograph, Working Time, and Road Traffic Act regulations.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (Category C)

Driver Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalty points ≤ 6

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a change? Would you like to work for a market leading company with fantastic benefits? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Here at GXO Logistics, a leading name in supply chain solutions, we are currently looking for the full-time, permanent HGV Class 2 Driver to become a part of our growing team in Purfleet-on-Thames for our customer, the largest coffee shop chain in the UK, Costa Coffee. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced drivers who are committed to safe, compliant working practices. This is a demanding role with excellent rewards.

You will be contracted to work 48 hours per week over a 17-week period on the shift pattern of 5 on 3 off with the start time window of 18:00–21:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary of £51,817 (including shift allowance, key holder bonus and weekends premium)
• Overtime paid at time and a half rate
• 25 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Ongoing annual CPC training
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• Company sponsored pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you will do on a typical day:

• Deliver chilled, frozen, and ambient goods to Costa Coffee stores (10 to 15 drops per shift)
• Operate vehicles safely, legally, and efficiently
• Complete all paperwork fully, accurately and on time
• Comply with Driver’s hours, Tachograph, Working Time, and Road Traffic Act regulations

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Full UK driving licence with category C entitlement
• Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements within the previous 5 years
• Previous experience driving category C vehicles is desirable

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.