Class 1 Night Trunk Driver

Pallet Networks, Heathfield

This is for our brand-new site in Heathfield Industrial Estate.

Starting in January 2025, you will be based at one of our other depots until the opening date in February 2025.

Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?

If "YES" we want to hear from you!!

The position of Class 1 Night Trunk Driver involves:

This will involve trunking from Heathfield to Birmingham, reloading and returning to Heathfield.
You may also be required to cover internal trunking.
Loading/unloading of vehicle, ensuring load security.
Completing daily vehicle checks on your company phone.
Working closely with the network hubs.
Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customer's expectations.
Attending regular training sessions.

Essential skills required for Class 1 Night Trunk Driver:

Must have a UK Class 1 (CE) Driving Licence with at least 12 months experience.
Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
Experience of Double Deck Trunking.
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.

Why Gregory Distribution?

Salary for Class 1 Night Trunk Driver is between £39,351pa - £44,358pa, (including night shift allowance) and MORE! depending on hours worked.
Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 19:00hrs to 07:00hrs with a 45 minute break
Overtime available, paid at an hourly rate.
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*
Leading industry qualifications*
Medical Reimbursement*
This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
Free Uniform.
Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

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

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Class 1 Night Trunk Driver position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions