Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fancy a role where you can be in the driving seat? At GXO, we recognise that it’s our people that help keep the nation moving so due to continued growth, we’re looking for Class 1 Drivers to join us in Enfield! Working with our customer, Iceland Foods, you’ll be working a minimum of 48 hours per week, on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern.
Pay, benefits and more:
As a Class 1 Driver, you’ll receive:
An annual salary of £48,000.00- On-going annual CPC training
- Access to high street discounts as well as hotel & cinema deals!
- Holiday pay
- Workplace pension
- Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Deliver chilled, frozen, and ambient products to Iceland stores on a multi-drop basis
- Assist in the loading and unloading of cages and pallets
- Collect empty cages and pallets are return them back to site
What you need to succeed at GXO:
A full UK driving licence with category C+E Entitlement- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no TT, IN, DD, DR, or DG endorsements)
- An up to date CPC and Digital Tachograph
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work on your own initiative
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 Disability Confident Committed 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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Class 1 Driver roles across GXO Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,000 - £48,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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