Class 1 Driver

Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a Change?  Would you like to work for a market leading company with fantastic benefits?  If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Here at GXO Logistics, we are looking for a versatile safety-focused Class 1 Driver to join our specialist logistics based in Portbury, PS20 7XE.  You will be responsible for the secure transport of hazardous goods, including lithium-ion batteries and solar panels, cross the UK.

You will be contracted to work 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, start time window of 05:00 – 06:00 with occasional weekend work when required. ADR training will be provided for successful candidates, supported by a training agreement to ensure you're fully equipped for the role.

Pay, benefits and more:

• £45,053.00 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus 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:

• A typical day starts between 05:00 – 06:00 with 1 -2 deliveries to engineers, followed by a trunk run between our distribution centres
• Transport ADR-classified goods safely (e.g. lithium-ion batteries) to and from sites
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately and provide professional customer service
• Conduct Vehicle checks, report defects and maintain safety compliance
• Adhere to ADR, Driver hours, Tachograph and Health & Safety regulations

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full UK driving licence with category Class 1 (C+E) entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Drivers CPC) and valid Digital Tachograph Card
• ADR Licence (minimum Class 9, miscellaneous Dangerous Substances, with Packages) preferred
• Previous experience with hazardous goods transport (batteries/solar panels desirable)
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

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.