Class 2 Driver in Solihull

Here at GXO we are looking for a Class 2 driver to join us on our contract at Birmingham Airport Consolidation Centre. You will work a minimum of 40 hours a week, on any 5 of 7 shift pattern, working between the hours of 02:00-10:00 and 04:00-10:00. Some flexibility will be required on working hours during summer peak due to the business needs.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual salary of £34,142.79
• Overtime paid at time and half, after 40 hours
• 33 days annual leave
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Perform aviation security functions involving receiving goods into the centre, loading and unloading of conveyor belts leading to and from the X-Ray machines.
• Operating the X-ray machines including holding a Digital National X Ray competency test certificate.
• Decanting goods from pallets/cages, restacking goods onto pallets and cages and loading/unloading of vehicles.
• Driving a class 2, 18 tonne rigid to the airport and onto the airfield delivering goods to concessions within the airport terminal after security.
• Delivering the goods, speaking to customers, and completing delivery sign off.
• Driving distance is low and actual driving time accounts for less than 20% of the working day.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• All candidates will need an airside pass which requires full referenced employment and address history for the last 5 years, passing of Criminal records and counter terrorism checks and successfully completing all Aviation security and x-ray operating training.
• Those with a complicated employment history or have previous employers who will not verify their employment are likely to be unsuccessful.
• Experience of working in a security environment would be advantageous but not essential.
• A valid Class 2 licence with an up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Less than six points on your licence (as well as no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements).
• Counterbalance FLT experience would be advantageous.
• A strong understanding of road safety and vehicle compliance.

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.