HGV Class 1 Driver

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new adventure? Are you looking for a role where your work feels valued and every journey has purpose? Are you ready to represent a well‑loved UK brand with a reputation for quality?

Here at GXO Peterborough, we are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our transport team supporting our customer, M&S. If you are looking for a new challenge and the chance to join a company that will truly help you develop your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, on an ‘any 5 days from 7’ pattern, with start time window of 01:00 to 06:00, contracted to 45 hours per week.

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Class 1 Driver, you’ll get:

• An hourly rate of £17.43, that is an annual salary of £40,786.20
• An additional £2.62 shift premium, for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00
• Overtime paid at 1.25 of an hourly rate increasing to 1.5 above 60
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• 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:

• Carry out a mix of single and multidrop deliveries (typically up to 2 drops per shift) across England and Wales, collecting returns and equipment from stores as required, with no nights out
• Handle totes, rails and occasional pallets, ensuring safe and efficient loading and unloading procedures
• Maintain clear communication with the Depot Transport Office regarding any issues and deliver exemplary customer service by being polite and courteous at all times
• Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner​​​​​​​ while ensuring required documents are completed accurately and on time

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience driving Class 1 vehicles is essential
• Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements

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.