Class 1 Day Driver

Gregory Distribution, Ecclefechan, Dumfries and Galloway

Class 1 Day Driver

£38287

Gregory Distribution, Ecclefechan, Dumfries and Galloway

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 21 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 723414f94680489592f943ed7a402afa

Full Job Description

The position of Class 1 Day Driver involves:

  • Delivering to retail stores on curtain side and box trailers on single and double deck trailers.
  • Planning route on a day to day basis.
  • Complete daily vehicle checks on your company phone.
  • Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customers' expectations.
  • Attending regular training sessions.

    Essential skills required for Class 1 Day Driver:
  • Must have a UK Class 1 (CE) Driving Licence.
  • Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
  • Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
  • Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
  • Working to deadlines.
  • Confident, polite and a team player.
  • Good geographical knowledge.
  • Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking and self-motivated.

    Basic salary for Class 1 Day Driver is £38,287pa, based on working 48 hours per week.
  • Hours of work are Monday - Friday, from 04:00hrs - 14:00hrs.
  • Overtime available.
  • Enhanced rate for working weekends.
  • Free DCPC training during your employment
  • Additional holiday purchasing scheme
  • Retail discounts with Hapi
  • Retail Trust Wellbeing Support
  • Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
  • Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
  • Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme
  • Christmas Savings Club
  • Black Circle Tyre discount