Class 1 Trunk Driver
Location: Shepton Mallet
Shift: Monday - Friday, Nights
Key Details
- Competitive Salary: £49,240.00 per annum
- Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, starting from 19:00hrs.
- Training: DCPC training during employment, monthly courses on various topics.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, retail discounts, Retail Trust wellbeing support, Christmas savings club, Black Circle tyre discount, cycle to work scheme, free uniform, paid volunteer day.
- Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, medical reimbursement, life assurance, pension, sickness scheme.
- Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.
About the Role
As a Class 1 Driver, you will play a key role in the smooth, efficient movement of palletised freight across the network. Your responsibilities include:
- Operating a curtain‑side trailer to trunk palletised goods from the Shepton Mallet depot to pallet‑network hubs in the West Midlands, before reloading back to Shepton Mallet.
- Providing internal trunking support where required, including accurately verifying freight against the manifest at each depot stop.
- Taking advantage of opportunities to gain additional certifications, including LST and ADR during employment.
- Ensuring all goods are safely loaded, secured, and protected, using straps, nets and other appropriate securing equipment.
- Completing daily vehicle safety checks.
- Maintaining regular communication with the Transport Team.
- Attending ongoing training and development sessions to stay up to date with industry standards and best practice.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
- Genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Ability to work to time‑critical deadlines
- Confident, polite and team‑oriented attitude
- Strong geographical knowledge
- Physically fit, flexible, hardworking and self‑motivated
Class 1 Trunk Driver Nights in Shepton Mallet employer: Gregory Group
Gregory Distribution Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the logistics sector. Our commitment to operational excellence and profitability ensures that our team members are part of a thriving organisation that values their contributions and supports their ambitions.
