Class 1 Driver

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work for a company that supports you through life’s journeys, on the road and in your career? Are you ready to be part of a team that values your skills, your time, and your future? 

Here at GXO Logistics Coventry we are looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our transport team, supporting our customer Halfords. You will be part of a supportive team that goes the extra mile, helping you stay confident on the road and grow in your driving career.

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, on an ‘any 5 out of 7 days’ pattern, with start times window of 02:00 to 04:00, contracted to 48 hours per week. The role follows an 8 week rolling rota, consisting of: 4 weeks working Monday to Friday, 3 weeks working Tuesday to Saturday and 1 week working Tuesday to Friday.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An hourly rate of £18.20, that is an annual salary of £45,444.78
• An additional £51.99 for Saturday and Sunday
• £475.77 annual responsibility allowance
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Workplace pension
• On-going annual CPC training

What you will do on a typical day:

• Deliver palletised goods using single & double deck or curtain lorries to retail stores on multidrop basis, averaging 6 drops per shift
• Maintain accurate driving/working time records using the Tachomaster system and manual entries to record all working hours as required by the WTD regulations
• Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner
• Ensure all products are checked off the vehicle and the customer receive the correct products and delivery documentation

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements
• Previous experience driving category C+E vehicles is essential

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.