To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. If you’d like to learn more about the cookies we use please find out more
Are you not a day time person? Enjoy being a night owl? Are you looking for a rewarding and successful career? Fancy working from a mobile office, with a different view every day?
If you have answered "Yes" to the above then this could be the career for you.
At Gregory Distribution, due to expansion we currently have a vacancy for a LGV CE Night Trunk Driver, based at our Shepton Mallet. This is a fantastic opportunity to continue your driving career with one of the country’s largest privately owned distribution companies.
We understand that our drivers are the integral part of the business where every day you will be face to face with our customers. Gregory Distribution really values their staff and offers a friendly working environment, industry leading training programme and a competitive salary.
The position involves:
Loading/unloading of vehicle.
Night trunking to a variety of Palletline hubs.
Planning route on a day to day basis.
Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting defects.
Keeping in regular contact with the transport team.
Attending regular training sessions.
Personal Attributes:
Hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
Hold a current DCPC Card and UK Digital Tachograph Driver Card
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 of £26,664 based on a 48 hours per week, plus any overtime worked.
Start time between 1900hrs – 0600hrs, Monday – Friday night.
Free DCPC training during your employment*
Free uniform.
Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
Pension and sickness scheme*
Leading industry qualifications*
Childcare voucher scheme.
Mobile phone discounts*
Referral Scheme.
Strong culture of team work.
Who we are?
With 32 sites across England, Wales and Scotland and over 1,900 employees, we offer a range of fulfilling jobs, unrivalled training, excellent pay, pension and a range of other benefits – plus you get to work with supportive colleagues who have a great team approach, whilst growing your career with one of the largest independent hauliers in the UK.
As our company continues to grow, so does the number of locations we operate in. Whilst we will have opportunities across the UK for Apprentices through to LGV Drivers, our main depots are located in North Tawton, Cullompton, Willand, Bristol, Plymouth, Shepton Mallet and Minworth.
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.
Interested applicants should apply via our website www.gdl.uk.com or contact our Recruitment Team in Cullompton on: email: [email protected] or call 0808 168 9048.
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.
Closing Date - 30 April 2018
Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other
Are you subject to immigration control? No Yes
Have you worked for Gregory Distribution/Kay Transport/Hayton Coulthard before? If yes, please give details. No Yes
Do any of your relatives work for Gregory Distribution/Kay Transport/Hayton Coulthard? No Yes
Do you have a valid UK driving licence? No Yes
What level of licence do you possess? Full Provisional
What type of licence do you possess? Car LGV
What categories of LGV licence do you possess? C CE
Do you hold a Driver CPC qualification card? No Yes
When does it expire?
How many hours have you completed towards your next DCPC? Please select 0 7 14 21 28 35
Please give details of your last three employers starting with your latest employer. We will always contact the latest three employers once a job has been accepted.
Are you currently registered with a Recruitment Agency? No Yes
Have you been registered with a Recruitments Agency in the past 12 months? No Yes
Have you worked for Gregory Distribution/Kay Transport/Hayton Coulthard through a Recruitment Agency in the past 12 months? If yes, please give details. No Yes
Date of Employment
Address:
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, you are required by law to disclose any or all unspent convictions.
Do you have any previous unspent convictions? If yes, please give details below (including any driving offences). No Yes