Class 1 Day Driver
Huthwaite
Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?
If “YES” we want to hear from you!!
The position of Class 1 Day Driver involves:
1. Delivering of specialist parts and equipment on behalf of our client to keep their local depots fully stocked, ready for them to complete planned maintenance work.
2. Working on a set delivery rota with known destinations and depots.
3. Loading/unloading of vehicle using a Counterbalance forklift truck (training provided), ensuring load security.
4. Completing daily pre and post vehicle checks.
5. Putting stock away at the delivery depots, either by hand or using a forklift.
6. Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customer’s expectations.
7. You may be required to spend the occasional night out a week (tax free allowance paid).
8. Attending regular training sessions.
Essential skills required for Class 1 Day Driver:
9. Must have a UK Class 1 (CE) Driving Licence.
10. Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
11. Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
12. Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
13. Working to deadlines.
14. Confident, polite and a team player.
15. Good geographical knowledge.
16. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking and self-motivated.
Why Gregory Distribution?
17. Salary for Class 1 Day Driver between £34,720pa to £39,782pa, and MORE! depending on hours worked.
18. Hours of work are Monday – Friday, starting between 05:00hrs and 06:00hrs.
19. Enhanced rate for working weekends.
20. Free DCPC training during your employment*
21. Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
22. Retail discounts with Hapi*
23. Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
24. Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
25. Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
26. Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
27. Christmas Savings Club*
28. Black Circle Tyre discount*
29. Leading industry qualifications*
30. Medical Reimbursement*
31. This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
32. Free Uniform.
33. Strong culture of teamwork.
So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Interested applicants for the Class 1 Day Driver position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on recruitment@gregory.co.uk. Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.
External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions