Driver

GXO Logistics, Inc; Wickford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Online GP service

GXO University

Employee discounts

Job summary

GXO is hiring experienced Class 2 Drivers for Milton Keynes, working on behalf of Amazon Fresh. This full-time, permanent role operates on a 5-on, 3-off shift pattern with day starts between 08:00 and 12:00.

You will deliver frozen, chilled and ambient products and collect cages from distribution centres, typically performing 3–5 drops per shift. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence with Cat C entitlement, CPC and Tachograph in date, and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with category C entitlement.
• Up to date CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out deliveries of frozen, chilled and ambient products to Amazon Fresh locations across London.
• Collect loaded roll cages from Amazon Distribution Centres in Birmingham, Kent and Essex.
• Complete an average of 3 to 5 drops per shift and return empty cages to the network.
• Operate a modern fleet of 14-tonne and 18-tonne Class 2 vehicles with tail lift.
• Perform health and safety procedures and interact with customer sites throughout the shift.

Skills

Driving licence (Cat C)

Education

CPC & Tachograph knowledge

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity? Want to join an organisation that values its people and invests in their success? At GXO, we know that our drivers are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing a safe, supportive, and rewarding working environment.

Due to continued growth, we're recruiting Class 2 Drivers to join our team in Milton Keynes , working on behalf of our valued customer, Amazon Fresh .

This is a full-time, permanent position working a 5-on, 3-off shift pattern , with day shift start times between 08:00 and 12:00

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary of £41,418.00
• Holiday pay
• 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:

• Carry out deliveries of frozen, chilled and ambient products to Amazon Fresh locations across London, providing a professional and reliable service at every stop
• Collect loaded roll cages from Amazon Distribution Centres in Birmingham, Kent and Essex, ensuring deliveries are completed safely and efficiently
• Complete an average of 3 to 5 drops per shift, as well as collecting empty cages from customer locations for return to the network
• Operate a modern fleet of 14-tonne and 18-tonne Class 2 vehicles, including tail lift-equipped trucks
• Handle roll cages safely and confidently, adhering to all health and safety procedures while maintaining product integrity
• Undertake a varied and active role that combines driving, manual handling, vehicle safety checks and regular interaction with customer sites throughout your shift

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• 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 communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
• A willingness to undertake a physically active role involving manual handling of roll cages, frequent entry and exit from the vehicle cab and delivery work throughout the day

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.