Night-Shift Class 1 Driver | Curtain-Side Trunk Freight

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts with CircularBenefits

Wellbeing support from Retail Trust

Medical reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Excellent holiday allowance

Sickness scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free uniform

Volunteer day

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver to ensure the smooth movement of palletised freight across our network from the Shepton Mallet depot to pallet-network hubs in the West Midlands and back. You will verify freight against manifests and may pursue additional certifications such as LST and ADR.

The role requires a valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence, DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards, and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Valid DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to time-critical deadlines.
• Confident, polite and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong geographical knowledge.
• Physically fit, flexible and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Operate a curtain-side trailer to trunk palletised goods from Shepton Mallet depot to pallet-network hubs in the West Midlands, then reload back to Shepton Mallet.
• Verify freight against the manifest at each depot stop.
• Pursue additional certifications such as LST and ADR during employment.
• Ensure goods are safely loaded, secured, and protected using straps, nets, and securing equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain regular communication with the Transport Team.
• Attend ongoing training and development sessions to stay up to date with industry standards.

Skills

UK Class 1 Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Geographical knowledge

Physical fitness

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver to ensure the smooth movement of palletised freight across our network from the Shepton Mallet depot to pallet-network hubs in the West Midlands and back. You will verify freight against manifests and may pursue additional certifications such as LST and ADR.

The role requires a valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence, DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards, and a strong customer-service mindset.