Class 1 Driver

Have you got thousands of miles under your belt and experience you can bring to a busy transport operation? Would you like to join a transport operation that helps keep one of the UK's largest retail supply chains moving? Are you ready to take the wheel in your next permanent driving role?

Here at GXO Newark, we are looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our dedicated Currys transport team. Every day, you will play a vital role in keeping one of the UK's largest retailers stocked and moving, helping products reach stores and customers nationwide.

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, on a ‘5 on 3 off’ pattern, contracted to 48 hours per week. We are currently recruiting for the following start time windows:

• 5 on 3 off, with start time windows of 20:00 to 00:00
• 5 on 3 off, with start time windows of 00:00 to 04:00
• 5 on 3 off, with start time windows of 18:00 to 22:00
• 5 on 3 off, with start time windows of 16:00 to 20:00

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary from £43,357.89
• 26 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Company sponsored pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you will do on a typical day:

• Take the wheel of single and double deck vehicles, delivering products to retail stores across the UK, helping keep one of the nation's largest electrical retail supply chains moving
• Complete 2 to 3 deliveries per shift, transporting a mixture of palletised and free-standing goods while enjoying a varied day on the road
• Play a key role in ensuring products arrive safely, unloading goods at each destination with support provided for two-person lifts where required
• Represent the company with professionalism and pride, operating vehicles safely, legally and efficiently while maintaining accurate delivery and compliance records

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 desirable

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.