Make this Christmas the start of a new journey.
From festive favourites to the food that brings everyone together, there's something special about Christmas at M&S. And behind every fully stocked store, there's a team helping to make it happen.
At Gist, part of the M&S Group, we're looking for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Milton Keynes, helping us keep M&S stores stocked throughout the festive season and beyond.
This isn't just a job for Christmas. It's a permanent opportunity with regular work, consistent hours, a modern fleet and the benefits of being part of the wider M&S family.
And there's an extra festive treat too!
The role at a glance
· Pay: £19.76 per hour
· Location: Milton Keynes
· Contract: Permanent
· Hours: 40 hours per week
· Experience: Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience
Find a routine that works for you
We currently have opportunities across the following working pattern:
- PM start times 18:00 - 22:00 on an 8 week rotational rota (5 from 7)
- AM start times 07:00 - 11:00 on an 8 week rotational rota (5 from 7)
Additional shift premiums may apply depending on your working pattern.
Helping make Christmas happen
As one of our Class 1 Drivers, you'll play an important part in delivering everything from everyday essentials to festive favourites, making sure products reach M&S stores safely and on time.
Your day-to-day will include:
· Completing planned deliveries to M&S stores
· Carrying out vehicle and safety checks
· Completing relevant delivery paperwork
· Working safely to planned schedules
· Keeping in touch with our transport team
· Representing Gist and M&S professionally
Something to look forward to, long after Christmas
· 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
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Retail and restaurant discounts
· Free on-site parking
· Ongoing training and development opportunities
· Supportive transport team and on-site management
What we're looking for
We're looking for experienced, reliable drivers who take pride in their work and put safety first.
You'll need:
· A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
· Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience
· Valid Driver CPC
· A driving record that meets our safety and compliance standards
· A professional, safety-focused approach
· Confidence with manual handling where required
· Availability to work the advertised shifts
Your next journey starts here
Christmas might only come once a year, but a great opportunity can last much longer.
If you’re looking for regular work, a supportive team and a permanent role with the benefits of being part of the M&S family, we’d love to hear from you.
Make this Christmas the start of a new journey. Apply today!
Our recruitment team will be in touch to complete a licence check and talk you through the next steps.
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Class 1 Driver in Milton Keynes employer: Gistworld
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