Class 1 Driver
Job Description
Are you a skilled Class 1 Driver looking for more than just a job? Ready to take the wheel of a career with real growth, great benefits and a supportive team behind you?
Here at GXO, we’re expanding and looking for dedicated Class 1 drivers to join our energetic team at Rochdale (OL16 4NZ) working with our Transport team.
This is a full-time, permanent role. You will be contracted to work 40 hours per week, on a shift pattern of Monday to Friday with start time between 04:00 - 07:00. Further details regarding your shift pattern and working schedule will be provided during the assessment process, as this role may involve occasional night outs depending on operational requirements.
Pay, benefits and more:
Annual salary of £31,588.96
Driver bonus scheme available
Potential for overtime
31 days of annual leave plus 2 Bank Holiday days
Flexible dental insurance plans
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:
Trunking and tramping deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs)
Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner
Complete all necessary paperwork correctly, in full and on time
Be compliant with Driver’s hours, Tachograph, Working Time, and Road Traffic Act regulations
What you need to succeed at GXO:
A full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement
A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
No more than 6 current penalty points
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.
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