Class 1 Driver
Location: The Range, Stowmarket
Shift: Monday – Friday, Nights
Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?
If “YES,” we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Class 1 Driver, you will:
1. Delivering to retail stores on curtain side and box trailers on single and double deck trailers.
2. Collecting multiple containers from port for delivery to distribution centre.
3. Planning route on a day to day basis.
4. Complete daily vehicle checks on your company phone.
5. Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customers’ expectations.
6. Attending regular training sessions.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
7. Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
8. Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
9. Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
10. Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
11. Ability to work to deadlines.
12. Confident, polite, and a team player.
13. Good geographical knowledge.
14. Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
15. Competitive Salary: £42,838 per annum (includes shift allowance of £17.50 per shift for any shifts starting between 12:00hrs and 02:00hrs*).
16. Shift Hours: 16:00hrs – 02:00hrs, Monday to Friday.
17. Overtime: Available. Enhanced rates available for working weekends.
18. Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
19. Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
20. Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
21. Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
22. Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
23. Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@gregory.co.uk. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We’ll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.