Class 2 Driver

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a full-time Class 2 Driver based in Sheffield. As part of the role, you will transport hazardous goods across the UK, starting your day between 05:00 and 06:00 and working 48 hours a week. In addition to a competitive salary of £42,557, you will receive comprehensive benefits including annual leave and ADR training. Ideal candidates will possess a class 2 driving license and have a strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to discounts through Hapi App

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with category class 2 entitlement.
• Experience with hazardous goods transport is desirable.
• Must have Driver Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Transport hazardous goods such as lithium-ion batteries.
• Complete vehicle checks and compliance with safety standards.
• Accurately complete delivery documentation.

Skills

Transport hazardous goods

Customer service

Compliance and safety

Education

Full UK driving licence with category class 2 entitlement

Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a change? Would you like to work for a market leading company with fantastic benefits? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Here atGXO Logistics, we are looking for a full-time, permanentClass 2 Driver to join our specialist logistics team based in Sheffield, S60 5BD.

You will be contracted to work48 hoursper week, Monday to Friday, occasional week ends andthe start time window of05:00 and 06:00. You will be transporting hazardous goods, such as Lithium-ion batteries and solar panels across the UK. ADR training will be provided!

Pay, benefits and more:

• £42,557.00 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• ADR training, supported by a training agreement to ensure you are full equipped for the role!
• Access to our Hapi App platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• A typical day starts between 05:00 – 06:00 with 1–2 deliveries to engineers in the morning, followed by a remedials recovery
• Safely transport ADR-classified goods (e.g. lithium-ion batteries) to and from customer sites
• Carry out vehicle checks, report defects, and ensure compliance with company and legal safety standards
• Follow ADR, Driver Hours, Tachograph, and Health & Safety regulations at all times
• Accurately complete delivery documentation (ePODs, manifests, waste transfer notes if required)
• Provide a professional, reliable service when representing the company to customers and site contacts

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full UK driving licence with category class 2 entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• This role is ideal for professional drivers who take pride in safety, compliance, and customer service.
• Previous experience with hazardous goods transport (batteries/solar panels) desirable
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

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.