Class 1 Driver

Are you a Class 1 Driver looking to join an organisation that can offer you the training and development to progress your career? Have you got bags of experience and want to share your skillset with us? Whatever your situation, we could have a job for you!

At GXO, we believe our drivers are the secret ingredient that keeps everything moving smoothly. Due to continued growth, we’re on the lookout for Class 1 Drivers to join our Gateshead site, working with Valeo Snack Foods—the makers behind Kettle Chips, the nation’s favourite hand-cooked crisp.

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, any 5 from 7 with start times between 03:00 and 06:00. A degree of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the operation and production schedule.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An hourly rate of £14.65
• Overtime paid at time and third
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Deliver full loads to various locations across the North, ensuring safe and efficient transport at all times
• Support shunting operations between the factory and warehouse, keeping site movements running smoothly
• Carry out trailer swap operations in Wakefield, following all safety and compliance procedures
• Maintain the highest levels of hygiene and housekeeping across the depot, vehicle, and assigned trailer
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections for defects, damage, or wear and tear, reporting any issues promptly
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and documentation within set timeframes, ensuring full compliance with regulations and operational standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full UK driving licence with C category
• Less than six points on your licence (as well as no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• An up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on your initiative

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.