HGV Class 1 Driver

Ready for a driving role that offers more than just miles on the road? Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a fresh challenge with a company that values its drivers? Do you want the security of a permanent role with a growing business and a well-known household brand? If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at the Screwfix site in Lichfield.

 

You’ll be joining a busy and evolving transport operation, working for one of the UK’s leading logistics providers. In this role, you’ll help to ensure Screwfix trade counters across the country are fully stocked and ready to meet customers’ needs. From screws and power tools to lawn mowers and even kitchen sinks, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving.

 

This is a full-timepermanent position, predominantly working Monday to Friday. You will be working 10-hour shifts with start times ranging between 00:00 and 14:00. However, we do ask for some flexibility, this is logistics after all!

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £44,838.43 per annum along with 31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.

 

At GXO we put our people first. In addition to a generous salary, we offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a range of excellent benefits including:

 

  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Online discount platform
  • On site parking
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Access to additional employee benefits and wellbeing support
  • 20% Screwfix discount at selected trade counters

 

What you'll do on a typical day:

 

  • Collection and delivery of small to large high-value consignments that require special handling conditions to Screwfix stores
  • Consistently ensure customer expectations are met   
  • Ensure all documentation is completed and returned accurately at the end of each shift  
  • Adhere to specific time restrictions given under current legislation
  • Driving activities will generally consist of inter-site and intra-site deliveries, supplier collections around the UK  

 

What you need to be successful at GXO:        

                                                                                     

  • Must have a valid Class 1 licence with a full CPC qualification  
  • Must hold Digital tachograph card
  • Must not have more than 7 points on licence
  • Strong communication skills, particularly verbal, to develop good working relationships with colleagues and customers 
  • Experience of multi drop collection and deliveries together with experience of working in a warehouse environment will be an advantage, although full training will be provided  

 

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.