HGV Class 1 Driver

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HGV Class 1 Driver to join their growing team. This role offers a long-term career with a stable market leader, focusing on delivering logistics solutions with a modern and technologically advanced fleet. The company values its people and offers numerous benefits, including a holiday loyalty scheme and health care options. If you are passionate about driving and customer service, and you thrive in a family-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday loyalty scheme

Company Health Care Scheme

Uniform

25 days holiday

Bike2Work Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Deliver goods to various locations while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

UK driving license

Driver Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Valid CPC

Customer-friendly manner

Excellent time-keeping skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work within a team

Job description

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Base pay range

COMPANY: GBA Logistics
JOB TITLE: HGV Class 1 Driver
SHIFTS: 5 on 3 off - start times between 4pm-2am
SALARY: £42,625
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 in excess of £75m. With a base 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 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 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 a 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 should also:

• Have no more than 6 points on your license
• Ideally have experience with 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 (including Bank Holidays)
• 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 value diversity and inclusion and support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

What do our people say?

• “Family Values and truly are. Will do utmost for staff: Driver allowed to take granddaughter to prom in vehicle...”
• “Fair rate of PAYE. Cycle to work scheme. Employee health care scheme...”

Culture fit is vital. We are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee survey, top responses about GBA included “Challenging”, “Interesting”, and “Friendly”. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage