Class 1 Driver

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Glasgow is looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support their transport team, ensuring safe and efficient deliveries. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence with C+E entitlement and prior Class 1 driving experience. This role features a rotating shift pattern, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including a company pension scheme, online GP services, and access to a learning platform. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. The company promotes diversity and is welcoming to applications from all candidates.

Benefits

Annual salary of £45,849.79

Early shift premium of £3.58 per hour

Extra Shift Premium opportunity

Night out allowance of £38.40

28 days annual leave

Company-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Access to MyBenefits platform

Admission to GXO University

Qualifications

• Previous experience driving Class 1 vehicles is essential.
• No more than 6 current penalty points.
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multidrop and trunking deliveries.
• Ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading procedures.
• Maintain communication with the Depot Transport Office.
• Operate vehicles in a safe, legal manner.

Skills

Driving Class 1 vehicles

Customer service skills

Safe loading and unloading procedures

Education

Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement

Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new adventure? Want to hit the road with a company that’s all about making life better and every journey worthwhile?

Here atGXO Glasgow we are looking for HGV Class 1 Driversto join our transport team, supporting our customer B&Q. You’ll be part of a team that works together to keep projects moving, ensuring every delivery helps create homes people love.

You will be working on an ‘an any 5 days form 7’ pattern, on a rotating shift: 2 weeks on AM shift with start times of 02:00 to 06:00, 1 week on PM shift with start times of 12:00 to 17:00. You will be required to cover both patterns therefore flexibility is required for this role.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual salary of £45,849.79
• An additional £3.58 per hour early shift premium, for hours worked between 04:00 and 06:00
• Opportunity to earn additional £235.99 Extra Shift Premium (6th shift)
• Night out allowance of £38.40
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Company sponsored pension scheme
• 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 will do on a typical day:

• Carry out a mix of multidrop and trunking deliveries, while collecting waste from stores in line with operational requirements
• Handle both palletised goods and cages, ensuring safe and efficient loading and unloading procedures
• Maintain clear communication with the Depot Transport Office regarding any issues and deliver exemplary customer service by being polite and courteous at all times
• Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner while ensuring required documents are completed accurately and on time

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience driving Class 1 vehicles is essential
• Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 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.