Class 1 Driver
4on 4off (out and back)
Nights
Whitland
Do you hold a UK Class 1 (CE) Licence?
If “YES” we need you!!
The position involves:
1. Trunk run from Whitland to chilled RDCs.
2. Dealing with customers face to face and over the phone.
3. Some handball will be required.
4. 1 or 2 drops per shift - Trailer will be pre-loaded before shift.
5. Bringing empty cages back to start location.
6. Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customers’ expectations.
7. Attending regular training sessions.
Personal Attributes for Class 1 Drivers:
8. Must have a UK HGV Class 1 CE Licence.
9. Hold a current DCPC Card and UK Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
10. Experience of refrigerated trailers is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.
11. Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
12. Working to deadlines.
13. Confident, polite and a team player.
14. Good geographical knowledge.
15. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking and self-motivated.
Why Gregory Distribution?
16. Salary for Class 1 Driver from £36,321pa to £39,173.24 and MORE! Depending on hours worked.
17. Hours of work are: 12-hour shifts from 22:00hrs, based on 4on 4off rota.
18. Free DCPC training during your employment*
19. Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
20. Retail discounts with Hapi*
21. Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
22. Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
23. Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
24. Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
25. Christmas Savings Club*
26. Black Circle Tyre discount*
27. Leading industry qualifications*
28. Medical Reimbursement*
29. Mobile phone discounts*
30. This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
31. Free Uniform.
32. 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 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