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location_on Location Shepton Mallet – BA4 5QQ
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Location: Shepton MalletShift: Monday – Friday, Nights
Referral: Refer a friend for this HGV Driver role and you’ll both receive £1,000, paid in two instalments. Simply let us know who referred you when you apply . *T&C’s apply.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: £49,240.00 per annum
- Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, starting from 19:00hrs.
- Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, 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*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.
About the Role
As a Class 1 Driver, you’ll play a key role in the smooth, efficient movement of palletised freight across our network. Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating a curtain‑side trailer to trunk palletised goods from our Shepton Mallet depot to pallet‑network hubs in the West Midlands, before reloading back to Shepton Mallet.
- Providing internal trunking support where required, including accurately verifying freight against the manifest at each depot stop.
- Taking advantage of opportunities to gain additional certifications, including LST (Longer Semi-Trailer) and ADR during your employment.
- Ensuring all goods are safely loaded, secured, and protected, using straps, nets, and other appropriate securing equipment.
- Completing daily vehicle safety checks.
- Maintaining regular communication with the Transport Team.
- Attending ongoing training and development sessions to stay up to date with industry standards and best practice.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
We’re looking for a professional, safety‑focused driver with a strong work ethic and great communication skills:
- UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
- A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Ability to work to time‑critical deadlines
- Confident, polite, and team‑oriented attitude
- Strong geographical knowledge
- Physically fit, flexible, hardworking, and self‑motivated
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.
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