Class 2 Lead Driver

Are you an experienced Class 2 driver looking for to progress to the next level? Here at GXO Logistics, we have an exciting opportunity for a Class 2 Lead Driver to join our busy Howdens, Multi Drop transport team, from our Doncaster depot, DN4 5PD.

This is a full-time position, as a Class 2 Lead Driver, you will be contracted to work 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shift start times from 04:00 and 05:30.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Pay rate of £16.79 per hour
• £39,288.60 per annum
• Bonus potential of £100 voucher paid four weekly!
• 28 days holiday entitlement including Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension, Access to our Hapi App platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment

 What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Safely deliver customer goods on time, completing multi-drop deliveries within set windows
• Secure loads, check vehicles for defects, and follow all driving laws and safety standards
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve delivery issues professionally
• Support yard operations, vehicle loading, and assist with team guidance and driver training
• Work closely with transport office and management, staying flexible and committed to high standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• You’ll hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence, CPC qualification, and Digital Tachograph Card
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record, with no more than six penalty points, (no TT, DD, DR, DG, BA, AC, LC or CD endorsements)
• Demonstrates strong customer‑facing skills, consistently delivering a professional and courteous service
• Reliable and well organised, with excellent timekeeping with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a flexible proactive approach to work

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.