Night-Shift Class 1 Driver | Pallet Freight Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday allowance

Medical Reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

DCPC training during employment

Monthly courses for various areas

Retail discounts with CircularBenefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join our Shepton Mallet operations. You will be responsible for moving palletised freight across our network via curtain-side trailers, with trunk runs to West Midlands hubs and back to Shepton Mallet.

You’ll carry out safety checks, verify consignments against manifests, and maintain clear communication with the Transport Team. A DCPC and UK Class 1 licence are essential, with opportunities to gain further certifications and a strong focus

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence is required.
• 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, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Operate a curtain-side trailer to trunk palletised goods between Shepton Mallet and pallet-network hubs in the West Midlands, then return to Shepton Mallet.
• Verify freight against the manifest at each depot stop.
• Seek opportunities to gain additional certifications (e.g., LST, ADR).
• Ensure goods are loaded, secured, and protected using appropriate equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain regular communication with the Transport Team.
• Attend ongoing training and development sessions.

Skills

UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Customer service

Time-critical deadlines

Geographical knowledge

Team oriented

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join our Shepton Mallet operations. You will be responsible for moving palletised freight across our network via curtain-side trailers, with trunk runs to West Midlands hubs and back to Shepton Mallet.

You’ll carry out safety checks, verify consignments against manifests, and maintain clear communication with the Transport Team. A DCPC and UK Class 1 licence are essential, with opportunities to gain further certifications and a strong focus