Class 1 Driver

Location: Cribbs
Shift: Monday to Friday

About Us:

At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding service to our customers across the UK. In this position, you will:

• Take responsibility for nationwide collections and deliveries, operating a curtain-sided trailer with professionalism and care.
• Operate predominantly with refrigerated box trailers to ensure safe and efficient transport of temperature-controlled goods.
• Ensure every load is safely secured, using ratchet straps and carrying out some manual handling to maintain the highest safety standards.
• Use a handheld PDA to complete all delivery documentation accurately and efficiently, keeping the process smooth and streamlined.
• Maintain regular communication with our transport team, providing updates on progress to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded.
• Participate in ongoing training and development, staying up to date with industry best practices and continuously enhancing your skills.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

• Competitive Salary: £15.72ph (equates to £39,236.00pa) plus an extra £2.75 for any hours worked between 21:00pm and 04:00am
• Shift Hours: Monday to Friday days. Start times are between 02:00am to 04:00am
• Overtime: Available.
• Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
• Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs – 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We’ll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions.