Join Our Team as a Class 2 Driver!
Are you a skilled Class 2 Driver looking for more than just a job? Ready to take the wheel of a career with real growth, great benefits, and a supportive team behind you? Look no further!
At GXO, we’re expanding and seeking dedicated drivers to join our energetic team in Dartford, Kent, working on our exciting IKEA contract. As a Class 2 Driver, you will deliver furniture for IKEA alongside a Drivers Mate, ensuring a seamless customer experience that makes every day better!
Your Role
This is a full-time, permanent position where you will work 48 hours per week on a shift pattern of 5 days on, 3 days off over an 8-week rota, with start times between 5:00-5:30 AM .
What We Offer
Pay, benefits, and more:
* Annual salary of £47,739.18
* 28 days holiday
* Extensive retail discounts across major retailers, including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, and more!
* Permanent employment contract with a growing market leader
* Continuous training and development opportunities, including DCPC and further licenses after probation
* Comprehensive wellbeing programs accessible to all employees
* Pension scheme
* Driver Awards and Recognition
Your Daily Responsibilities
What you will do on a typical day:
* Work as part of a 2-person delivery team, delivering furniture products into customers' homes and providing a first-class customer service experience
* Ensure the vehicle and stock are properly secured
* Complete tachographs in line with legislation and company policies
* Perform vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey, reporting any defects
What You Need to Succeed
Requirements and qualifications:
* This is a physically demanding role, including lifting and shifting furniture
* Full UK driving licence with category C entitlement
* No more than 6 current penalty points
* No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC, or TT99 endorsements within the previous 5 years
* Previous experience driving category C vehicles is desirable
* A DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate.
Why Choose GXO?
At GXO, we engineer faster, smarter, and leaner supply chains. As a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions, we help our customers manage their goods 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 fantastic place to work.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Armed Forces friendly organization and a Disability Confident Leader, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Join us at GXO and be part of a team that values your skills and supports your growth!
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.