Class 1 Trunk Driver
Gregory Distribution, Charlton, Mendip
Class 1 Trunk Driver
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Gregory Distribution, Charlton, Mendip
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 1 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: e498dcbf87c240aaaa1d17b0b771ac30
Location ref: Charlton, Mendip
Full Job Description
As a Class 1 Driver, you'll play a key role in the smooth, efficient movement of palletised freight across our network. Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating a curtain-side trailer to trunk palletised goods from our Shepton Mallet depot to pallet-network hubs in the West Midlands, before reloading back to Shepton Mallet.
- Providing internal trunking support where required, including accurately verifying freight against the manifest at each depot stop.
- Taking advantage of opportunities to gain additional certifications, including LST (Longer Semi-Trailer) and ADR during your employment.
- Ensuring all goods are safely loaded, secured, and protected, using straps, nets, and other appropriate securing equipment.
- Completing daily vehicle safety checks.
- Maintaining regular communication with the Transport Team.
- Attending ongoing training and development sessions to stay up to date with industry standards and best practice.
We're looking for a professional, safety-focused driver with a strong work ethic and great communication skills: - UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
- A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Ability to work to time-critical deadlines
- Confident, polite, and team-oriented attitude
- Strong geographical knowledge
- Physically fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated
Competitive Salary: £49,240.00 per annum - Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, starting from 19:00hrs.
- Training: DCPC training during your employment, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
- Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle To Work Scheme, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.