HGV Class 1 Driver

GBA Services Limited; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HGV Class 1 Driver to join their team in Newton Aycliffe. This role offers the opportunity to work with one of the most modern and technologically advanced fleets in the logistics sector. You will be part of a family-oriented company that values its employees and focuses on delivering exceptional service to its customers. With a commitment to sustainability and a supportive work environment, this position promises long-term career growth and development opportunities. If you have a passion for driving and customer service, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Company Health Care Scheme

Uniform

Bike2Work Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year UK Class 1 driving experience required.
• Good knowledge of taco/working time directive is essential.

Responsibilities

• Play a major role in our Dedicated Fleet team.
• Deliver logistics solutions with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

UK driving license

Driver Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Valid CPC

1 year Class 1 driving experience

Knowledge of taco/working time directive

Customer-friendly manner

Excellent organisational skills

Teamwork

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COMPANY: GBA Logistic – Dedicated Fleet

JOB TITLE: HGV Class 1 Driver

SHIFTS: 5 on 3 off - start times between 4pm-2am

BASE: Newton Aycliffe

GBA Logistics has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and is 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 an annual turnover exceeding £75m. With bases in 5 European countries and a growing presence in mainland Europe, we are looking for a Class 1 Driver to play a major role in our Dedicated Fleet team.

We’re open 24/7/365, providing customers with suitable vehicles and highly trained drivers 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, combined with a flexible, passionate, and innovative approach. We are investing in fleet diversification towards alternative fuel usage to 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 our business's success. We are a big family and care passionately about our work and the service provided to our customers.

Minimum requirements include:

• 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 organisational skills
• No more than 6 points on license
• Ideally experience of store deliveries

What We Can Offer:

• Long-term career with a stable market leader
• Company Health Care Scheme
• Uniform
• 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. We recognize the unique contributions from a diverse workforce. Our recruitment process is fair, and we support candidates requiring reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Please contact our Recruitment 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 show how the company wants to help employee growth."
• "The feeling of being part of the business family meant I settled in quickly as I felt very included and could talk to my colleagues."
• "I am really enjoying working for GBA; management is very friendly and supportive, respecting you. HR department is welcoming and continuously develops the company, listening to employees. GBA offers role flexibility and good work-life balance."

Culture fit is vital for this role. We are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee survey, the top responses to "what is it like at GBA" were "Challenging," "Interesting," and "Friendly." If this sounds like you, please get in touch.