HGV Class 1 Driver

GBA Logistics; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

GBA Logistics is looking for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join their dedicated fleet team in Newton Aycliffe. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,625, flexibility in working hours, and the opportunity to be part of a family-oriented company. The ideal candidate will have a valid UK driving license, excellent organizational skills, and at least a year of experience in Class 1 driving.

Benefits

Holiday loyalty scheme

Company Health Care Scheme

Uniform

25 days holiday (inc B/H)

Bike2Work Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year UK Class 1 driving experience.
• Good knowledge of Taco/Working Time Directive.
• No ‘DD’ or ‘DR’ driving offences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely deliveries of goods as a Class 1 driver.
• Comply with all safety and driving regulations.
• Work independently while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Friendly manner

Timekeeping

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Valid CPC

Driver Qualification Card

UK driving license

Job description

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COMPANY GBA Logistic - Dedicated Fleet

JOB TITLE HGV Class 1 Driver

SHIFTS 5 on 3 off - start times midnight -2am

SALARY £42,625

BASE Newton Aycliffe

GBA Logistics has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company. We target the top end of the logistics value-chain and our passion is to solve our customers problems. We are in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £75m. With a base in 5 European countries and a growing presence in mainland Europe we are looking for Class 1 Driver to play a major role in our Dedicated Fleet team.

We’re open 24/7/365 and can provide customers with a suitable vehicle and highly trained driver focused solely on their delivery. From Sprinter vans to 40 tonne artics, GBA has one of the most modern and technologically advanced fleets in the market. We offer the security of a large, established freight partner operating our own fleet of vehicles with highly trained drivers, combined with a flexible, passionate and innovative approach. We are investing in fleet diversification to alternative fuel usage that will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 and upgrading our sites to be more energy efficient.

Our people are our most important asset and are crucial to the success of our business. We are one big family and care passionately about the work we do and the service provided to our customers.

Essential Job Requirements:

• UK driving license.
• No ‘DD’ or ‘DR’ driving offences.
• Driver Qualification Card.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Valid CPC.
• Minimum 1 year UK Class 1 driving experience.
• UK right to work.
• Good knowledge of taco/working time directive.
• Customer Friendly manner and can-do attitude.
• Ability to work within a team as well as autonomously.
• Excellent time keeping skills.
• Excellent organisational skills
  
  

You

• No more than 6 points
• Ideally experience of store deliveries
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Long term career with a stable market leader
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Company Health Care Scheme
• Uniform
• 25 days holiday (inc B/H)
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
  
  

GBA Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognise the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.

Our recruitment process is fair and equitable to ensure that all candidates are duly considered and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our Recrutiment Team via [e-mail]

What do our people say?

“Family Values and truly are. Will do utmost for staff: Driver allowed to take grand-daughter to prom in vehicle. Supported charity bike ride by supplying vehicle. Engaged with staff for helping with problems.”

“Fair rate of PAYE. Cycle to work scheme. Employee health care scheme. Made to feel like family. Supportive HR. Team building exercises even if it is a meal and a drink.”

“Great place to work with good rates of pay throughout. Progression and development are key elements of the business and shows a true reflection on how the company want to help the growth of their employees.”

“The feeling like you are a part of the business family meant I settled in very quickly as I felt very included and that I could talk to my colleges.”

“I am really enjoying working for GBA, management are very friendly and supportive, they respect you. HR department is very welcoming and continuously driving to develop the company, whilst taking onboard and listening to employees views. GBA offer flexibility within my role and there is a good work-life balance.”

Culture fit is also vital to this roleand we are looking for people whoshare our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked “what is it like at GBA” the top three responses were“Challenging”, “Interesting” and “Friendly”. If this sounds like you then please get in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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