Class 1 Driver

GXO Logistics is proud to be working in partnership with City Plumbing, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of plumbing, heating, and bathroom products, on a major logistics contract based in Avonmouth.

 

We’re currently recruiting a Class 1 Driver to join our dedicated team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a trusted brand that has been supporting tradespeople and DIY customers for over 35 years through a network of more than 350 branches nationwide.

 

This is a full-time, permanent role with a rare and highly sought-after Monday to Friday schedule, with early start times between 04:00 and 06:00—perfect for early birds who like to beat the traffic and finish early!

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

  • An annual salary of £47,890.00
  • 23 days annual leave
  • Flexible dental insurance plans
  • A company sponsored pension scheme
  • A 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’ll do on a typical day:

 

  • Carrying out multi-drop deliveries, averaging 3 to 7 drops per day
  • Operating your vehicle safely and legally at all times
  • Ensuring the vehicle is correctly and securely loaded prior to departure – No handball required
  • Completing all delivery and vehicle documentation accurately and in line with company policy
  • Operating automated lift decks as required during daily operations

 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

 

  • A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence with an up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph
  • 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
  • A strong understanding of road safety and vehicle compliance
  • A team player with a professional attitude and excellent timekeeping

 

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.