Class 1 Driver - Newly Qualified

Are you a Newly Qualified driver looking to kick-start your career? With our continued growth, we're on the lookout for NQD Class 1 Drivers to join our dynamic team in Swindon. Join us and be part of the journey – because that's why we go to Iceland!

Working with our customer, Iceland Foods, you’ll be working an average of 48 hours per week, on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern. We have flexible start times with 5 different options across the 24-hour working day. You will be part of a strong team with a real family feel – we can guarantee you will be valued here and far from just a number. There is a real focus on providing a brilliant working environment here – but don’t take our word for it, come, and visit the site and see for yourself. Who knows where your career with GXO could take you?

Pay, benefits and more:

As a NQD Class 1 Driver, you’ll receive:

• New employee bonus of £500, paid in two instalments 
• An annual salary of £42,895.49, once passed probation will be eligible to earn £47,895.49 monthly
• On-going annual CPC training
• Access to an on-site subsidised canteen, serving hot & cold food options
• Access to high street discounts
• An Iceland discount card equating to 10% off your weekly shop!
• Holiday pay and 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 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 chilled, frozen, and ambient products to Iceland stores on a multi-drop basis
• Operate a fleet of Class 1 articulated refrigerated and curtainside trailers
• Assist in the loading and unloading of cages and pallets
• Collect empty cages and pallets are return them to the site

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Full UK driving licence (with C&E entitlement)
• Less than six points on your licence (as well as no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)

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. 

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