Class 1 Driver

As a Class 1 Driver, you will play a key role in the safe, professional, and efficient movement of palletised freight across our network. Your responsibilities will include:

• Complete trunking of palletised freight between depots and pallet network hubs on planned routes.
• Ensure all freight is correctly loaded, secured, and restrained using straps, nets, and appropriate equipment in line with network standards.
• Work as part of a double-manned crew when required, supporting operational needs, training activities, route familiarisation, and network requirements.
• Be prepared to occasionally work with another team member in the vehicle, supporting training, familiarisation, or operational requirements.
• Carry out thorough daily vehicle safety checks, both pre-departure and end of shift, using your company device to maintain full compliance.
• Accurately manage all paperwork, scanning, and freight verification to support smooth hub and depot operations.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with the Transport Team, providing updates, reporting issues, and helping manage customer expectations.
• Represent the business professionally at customer sites, depots, and network hubs at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training and development, staying up to date with industry standards and best practices.
• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.
• At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Salary: Up to £50,440pa this includes night pay.
• Shift Hours: Monday to Friday. Start time is c18:00pm.
• Training: DCPC training during your employment, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Hapi, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
• Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.

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