Class 2 Driver

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a new challenge? Would you like to join an organisation that pride themselves on career progression? GXO really is the place to be if you want endless opportunities!

Here at GXO, we’re expanding and looking for dedicated Class 2 Drivers to join our energetic team in Washington (NE38 9BZ), working on our Greene King contract. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering barrels and cases of drinks to pub cellars, completing up to 12 drops per day while working in partnership with a driver’s mate. The role involves physical duties, including vehicle checks, unloading and moving barrels, and delivering stock into cellar environments, which may include stairs, confined spaces, and low-light conditions.

We’re looking for reliable drivers who want more than just a job. We offer a permanent, full-time position, working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with start times between 04:00 and 07:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual salary of £36,973.52
• 28 days of holiday per year
• 33% discount on any food and drink in all Greene King pubs across the UK
• Holiday pay and Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Carry out vehicle checks, including opening and securing curtain-sided trailers and internal curtains
• Unload kegs and barrels from vehicles onto delivery mats
• Move kegs and barrels safely to cellar or designated storage areas
• Access and work within cellars and similar environments, which may include stairs, restricted spaces, low lighting, and roping/lowering barrels into position
• Position and organise kegs and barrels within the cellar or storage area as required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in multidrop, store deliveries preferable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence with category C Entitlement           
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• An up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph
• Commitment to safety and compliance with driving regulations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on your initiative

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.