Ready for a new route?
If you’ve been thinking about making a change, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
At Gist, part of the M&S Group, we’re looking for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Portbury, helping us keep M&S stores supplied every day.
You’ll have regular work, consistent hours, a modern fleet and the benefits that come with being part of the wider M&S family – all backed by a transport team that knows how important our drivers are to the operation.
The role at a glance
- Pay: £19.08 per hour
- Location: Portbury
- Experience: Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience
Find a routine that works for you
We currently have opportunities across the following working patterns:
Hours: 40 or 50 hours
Shift patterns and start times:
- Wed-Sun 00:00-02:00 - 50 hours
- Wed-Sat 20:00 - 22:00 / 40 hours
- Thurs-Sun 16:00-18:00 / 40 hours
- Fri-Mon 15:00-17:00 / 40 hours
- Tues-Sat 17:00-19:00 / 50 hours
Additional shift premiums may apply depending on your working pattern.
What you'll be doing
Trunking
A straightforward trunking role focused on depot-to-depot deliveries with planned routes and minimal disruption.
What you’ll be doing:
- Completing planned trunk routes between depots and distribution centres
- Moving stock safely and efficiently across the network
- Supporting the wider transport operation
- Ensuring vehicle compliance and safety standards are maintained
What you'll get
There’s more to joining Gist than getting behind the wheel.
- £19.08 per hour
- Additional shift premiums where applicable
- Regular hours and consistent work
- 20% colleague discount across M&S
- Modern, well-maintained fleet
- Paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
- Pension scheme with life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and restaurant discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive transport office and on-site management
What we're looking for
You'll need:
- A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
- A minimum of 18 months' Class 1 driving experience
- Valid Driver CPC
- A driving record that meets our internal safety and compliance standards
- A professional and safety-focused approach
- A reliable, team-focused attitude
- Confidence with manual handling where required
Ready to make a change?
If you're looking for a driving role with regular work, a strong team behind you and the benefits of being part of the M&S family, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role, complete a licence check and talk you through the next steps.
Your next route could start here.
Vacancies may close early if we receive a high level of applications.
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