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Class 1 Day Driver

Gregory Distribution
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS119HX, England

Salary

£38,287 - £48 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Class 1 Day Driver position in Bristol requires a UK HGV Class 1 CE Licence and offers a basic salary of £38,287 per annum based on a 48-hour work week.
  • Candidates should have a current DCPC Card and UK Digital Tachograph Driver Card, with experience of tail lifts preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
  • The role involves making multi-drop deliveries to supermarkets, loading and unloading goods, and maintaining communication with the transport team.
  • Applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated, with a passion for excellent customer service and good geographical knowledge.
  • The position also includes benefits such as free uniform, enhanced pay for weekends, overtime pay, and opportunities for career development.

Class 1 Day Driver

Bristol

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:

  • Making multi drop deliveries of goods to supermarkets, with the use of tail lifts to ensure smooth delivery of stock.
  • Loading/unloading of vehicle, ensuring load security.
  • Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customer's expectations.
  • You may be required to spend the occasional night out a week (tax free allowance paid).
  • Attending regular training sessions.

Essential skills required for Class 1 Day Driver:

  • Must have a UK HGV Class 1 CE Licence.
  • Hold a current DCPC Card and UK Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
  • Experience of Tail Lifts is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.
  • Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
  • Working to deadlines.
  • Confident, polite and a team player.
  • Good geographical knowledge.
  • Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking and self-motivated.

Why Gregory Distribution?

  • Basic salary for Class 1 Day Driver from 38,287pa, based on 48 hours per week.
  • Hours of work are Monday - Friday, start time circa 04:00hrs.
  • Enhanced rate for working weekends.
  • Overtime paid hourly.
  • Free DCPC training during your employment*
  • Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
  • Retail discounts with Hapi*
  • Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
  • Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
  • Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
  • Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
  • Christmas Savings Club*
  • Black Circle Tyre discount*
  • Leading industry qualifications*
  • Medical Reimbursement*
  • This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
  • Free Uniform.
  • 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 . 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.

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