Do you want a driving role where your Class 2 (Cat C) licence and experience are truly appreciated? Do you enjoy helping customers by delivering products straight to their doorstep? Are you committed to providing a positive and professional customer experience?
Here at GXO, we’re working together with B&Q and are looking for highly experienced Regional Class 2 Driver to join our Store to Home team (applications from HIAB-qualified drivers are encouraged). In this role you will support deliveries from our Stockton, Washington and North Shields stores therefore flexibility is essential.
You’ll be working on a full-time, permanent basis, following a two-week rotating shift pattern: Week 1 - Monday to Friday/ Week 2 - Tuesday to Saturday, with start time between 07:00 and 11:00, contracted to 40hrs per week.
Pay, benefits and more:
As a Driver, you’ll receive a competitive pay and benefits package, depending on the licence held:
Pay Rates:
Class 2 Driver
- An hourly rate of £15.32, that is an annual salary of £31,865.60
- Overtime pay of £22.98 per hour (when applicable, paid over 40hrs)
Class 2 Driver (HIAB Qualified)
- An hourly rate of £16.26, that is an annual salary of £33,820.80
- Overtime pay of £24.39 per hour (when applicable, paid over 40hrs)
Additional Benefits
- On-going annual CPC training
- Holiday pay and Workplace pension
- B&Q store discount upon successful completion of probation period
- 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:
- Providing multi‑drop home deliveries directly to the customer’s chosen room, averaging 16 deliveries per day in quieter months and up to 24 during peak season
- Maintain accurate driving/working time records using the Tachomaster system and manual entries to record all working hours as required by the WTD regulations
- Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner
- Ensure all products are checked off the vehicle and the customer receive the correct products and delivery documentation
- Keep customers informed of their estimated time of delivery and where issues occur communicate with in a polite and courteous manner.
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 with an up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
- A valid HIAB licence with brick grab ticket (ALLMI or equivalent), where held
- Excellent customer service skills, both written and verbal
- Willingness to undertake pre-employment Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check)
- Be prepared to commute between Stockton, Washington and North Shields stores.
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