Night Class 1 Driver - Training & Overtime Benefits

Gregory Group; Thornton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Overtime

DCPC training

Monthly courses

Excellent holiday allowance

Medical reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sick pay

Free uniform

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd in Coalville is seeking a Class 1 Driver to move palletised freight across our network. You will operate a curtain-side trailer, verify freight against manifests, and trunk goods between depots.

You must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence with DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card, be a team player, and able to work to deadlines. Night shifts start around 21:00–23:00 with a pay premium and overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Operate a curtain-side trailer to trunk palletised goods.
• Provide internal trunking support where required, including verifying freight against the manifest at each depot stop.
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications, including LST during employment.
• Ensure all goods are safely loaded, secured, and protected, using straps, nets, and other securing equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks via company mobile device to maintain safety and reliability.
• Maintain regular communication with the Transport Team, keeping them updated on progress and customer service.
• Attend ongoing training and development sessions to stay up to date with industry standards and best practice.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card & Tachograph

Client site deliveries

Customer service

Deadline-driven

Team player

Geographical knowledge

Self-motivated

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd in Coalville is seeking a Class 1 Driver to move palletised freight across our network. You will operate a curtain-side trailer, verify freight against manifests, and trunk goods between depots.

You must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence with DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card, be a team player, and able to work to deadlines. Night shifts start around 21:00–23:00 with a pay premium and overtime is available.