Class 2 Driver

Company Details Confidential; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums for unsocial hours

M&S discount

Pension plan and life assurance

Wellbeing support

Tailored induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive team

Job summary

GIST DISTRIBUTION LIMITED is recruiting for full-time Class 2 drivers to operate in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17. Shifts run Monday to Friday from 05:00 to 13:00, with 21.83 per hour and premiums for unsocial hours.

You will transport M&S products between depots and customers, ensure safety compliance, and perform loading/unloading tasks. A Class 2 licence (18 months), up to 6 endorsements with no recent accidents, and a minimum of 3 CPC units are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 licence with at least 18 months driving experience.
• A maximum of 6 endorsements with no accidents in the last 12 months and no points for drinking or using illegal substances while driving.
• Manual handling experience is desirable; minimum of 3 CPC units required.

Responsibilities

• Transport M&S products between depots, warehouses and customers using single or double-deck trailers, safely and in accordance with regulations.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• Tipping the vehicle, unloading into cages or trays for M&S Stores, with associated manual handling.
• This is a hands-on role with on-road duties and collaboration with colleagues, representing Gist to customers and partners.

Skills

Class 2 driving

Multi-drop experience

Education

3 CPC units

Job description

GIST DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, Willsborough Ind Est, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17, D17 FV58

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. We are welcoming applications for full-time, Class 2 Drivers to join our operation in Clonshaugh. Working on a Monday to Friday shift pattern, with start times between 05:00am to 13:00.

What's in it for you?

• 21.83 per hour plus shift premiums for unsocial and weekend hours
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need?

You’ll play a vital role in making sure our stock is where it needs to be, on time. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that M&S products are transported via single or double-deck trailers between our depots, warehouses and our customers safely whilst adhering to our Health & Safety regulations at all times. Your duties also involve tipping the vehicle, taking products off the trailer in cages or trays and into the M&S Stores, and of course some manual handling. This is a hands-on job, with plenty of responsibility. You’ll be out on the road but also working closely with colleagues and representing Gist to everyone you meet.

You’ll hold a class 2 licence with at least 18 months Class 2 driving experience. A maximum of 6 endorsements with no accidents in the last 12 months and no points for drinking or consuming illegal substances while driving. Manual handling of goods or multi-drop experience is highly desirable, along with a minimum of 3 CPC units.

Who are we and where will you be

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]