Class 2 Driver

GXO Logistics; Washington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Pension

CPC training

Overtime pay

Annual salary

GXO University

Employee assistance programme

Online GP

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver to deliver B&Q products to customers in Washington (NE37 1LH). This full-time role follows a two-week rotating shift pattern (Week 1: Mon-Fri; Week 2: Sun-Thu) with a 40-hour week.

You will be paid £14.82 per hour (£30,825.60 annually) with overtime when applicable, CPC training, pension, and discount benefits. You will join a team that prioritises people and service, supported by GXO University and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in multidrop/store deliveries preferred
• Full UK driving licence with category C Entitlement
• CPC and Digital Tachograph up to date
• Excellent customer service skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customer premises on a multidrop basis (average 16 drops off peak, 24 in peak)
• Maintain driving/working time records per WTD regulations
• Operate company vehicles safely and legally
• Check off products and ensure correct delivery documentation
• Inform customers of ETA and communicate politely about issues

Skills

multidrop deliveries

driving

customer service

CPC

Tachograph

UK driving licence

Job description

Do you thrive behind the wheel and take pride in delivering a top-notch service? We’re looking for experienced Class 2 Drivers to bring B&Q products to life at our customers’ doorsteps. Ready to hit the road with a company that puts people first? Keep reading!

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 Washington (NE37 1LH).

You’ll be working on a full-time, permanent basis, following a two-week rotating shift pattern:

Week 1 – Monday to Friday / Week 2 – Sunday to Thursday, with a start time at 11:00. 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 £14.82,that is an annual salary of £30,825.60
• Overtime pay of £22.23 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 Washington (NE37 1LH) 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.