Class 1 Driver & Shunter Days

Class 1 Driver & Shunter Days


Company
GXO Logistics
Location
Manchester
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver & Shunter to join our Drinks operation based in Manchester (M40 8PA). In this role, you will be responsible for the collection and delivery of stock from production sites to our nationwide RDCs. You will also be required to work across two sites to provide cover for the shunting operation at the customer site.

This is a full-time, permanent position, contracted to 48 hours per week. You will work Monday to Friday on a day shift, with a start time of 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:
• Annual salary of £44,613.61
• Overtime paid at 1.25x the hourly rate on a monthly basis
• 215.04 hours annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 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’ll do on a typical day:
• Delivering to and from other GXO sites and customer sites (these will include single and multi-drops)
• Shunting on-site, on occasion, when required
• Ensuring the safe and legal operation of your vehicle, guaranteeing the vehicle has been loaded correctly prior to leaving site
• Reporting any issues regarding delivery or vehicle/trailer defects to the transport office

What you need to succeed at GXO:
• A full UK 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 3 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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