Class 1 Driver

Are you an experienced Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for a new opportunity with a company that truly understands and values the work you do?

 

At Co-op, the UK’s fifth-largest food retailer, we understand how important our drivers are to our success. We’re proud of the service we deliver across the country – and right now, we’re looking for skilled and reliable Class 1 Drivers to join our team in Avonmouth.

 

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, on a shift pattern of 'any 5 days out of 7', contracted to 48 hours per week, with start times between 04:00 am and 12:00 am, so you can choose what suits you best

 

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Annual salary of £48,170.19
  • Overtime paid at time and a third
  • Annual CPC training
  • Holiday pay
  • Workplace pension
  • A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
  • Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
  • Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

 

What you will do on a typical day:

 

  • Deliver vital stock to Co-op stores across the Southwest of England and South Wales on a multi-drop route – helping keep shelves stocked and communities running
  • Carry out thorough pre- and post-use vehicle checks to ensure safety, reliability and full compliance
  • Complete all delivery paperwork accurately and on time, ensuring smooth operations and accountability
  • Ensure timely, efficient deliveries while following company procedures and maintaining high standards of service
  • Stay fully compliant with all driving regulations, including Driver’s Hours, Tachograph rules, Working Time Directive, and the Road Traffic Act – upholding safety and professionalism at every step

 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

 

  • A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence, along with up-to-date CPC and digital tachograph card
  • No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no TT, IN, DD, DR, or DG endorsements)
  • Strong commitment to safety and adherence to driving regulations
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work on your initiative

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.