LGV Class 1 Driver (Days)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
The Company
Yusen Logistics is the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services.
We’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are now seeking an LGV Class 1 Day Driver to join us at our Leeds depot, working a shift pattern of Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts, starting between 9am and 12 noon (9 -11 hour shift), with some flexibility needed to fit in with the needs of the business. The salary for this role is £37,856.5.
The Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days’ holidays (excluding bank holidays) + 5 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
- Tailored development, ongoing training, and support
- Free car parking
- Free uniform
- Free training and development programme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free online fitness platform, i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet & nutrition
- Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
- Up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, Mental Health Support Service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
- Opportunity to join a forward-thinking company
This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused Class 1 Driver to join a globally recognised logistics organisation.
You’ll benefit from structured weekday working with only occasional Saturdays, giving you predictability and work-life balance while being part of a professional, safety-focused operation.
Backed by a forward-thinking employer, you’ll have access to ongoing training, strong wellbeing support and a comprehensive benefits package designed to look after you both on the road and beyond it.
Your Role
As an LGV Class 1 Driver, you will complete deliveries and collections of automotive products on behalf of a worldwide brand.
Working throughout the region during the day shift, you will ensure the products are secure, and you adhere to road and H&S rules at all times.
This role does not involve manual handling.
About You:
To be considered as an LGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:
- A full, valid driving LGV Class 1 licence
- At least one year's commercial LGV Class 1 driving experience
- A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding BA, CD, DD, DR, or DG codes)
- A valid DCPC qualification
- A valid Digital Tachograph card
- Excellent communication skills
- To be customer-focused
- To be able to work within a team environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A flexible approach to your work and the ability to start at different times if necessary
The closing date for this role is the 5th March 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process, but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
Other organisations may call this role LGV C+E Driver, HGV Driver, Class 1 HGV Driver, LGV Driver, Class 1 Driver, Class 1 Delivery Driver, or Class 1 Light Goods Vehicle Driver.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.
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