Class 1 Driver

Job Title Class 1 Driver Location Milton Keynes, MK44BX GB (Main)
Job Description

Make this Christmas the start of a new journey.

From festive favourites to the food that brings everyone together, there's something special about Christmas at M&S. And behind every fully stocked store, there's a team helping to make it happen.

At Gist, part of the M&S Group, we're looking for experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Milton Keynes, helping us keep M&S stores stocked throughout the festive season and beyond.

This isn't just a job for Christmas. It's a permanent opportunity with regular work, consistent hours, a modern fleet and the benefits of being part of the wider M&S family.

And there's an extra festive treat too!

The role at a glance

· Pay: £19.76 per hour

· Location: Milton Keynes

· Contract: Permanent

· Hours: 40 hours per week

· Experience: Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience

Find a routine that works for you

We currently have opportunities across the following working pattern:

• PM start times 18:00 - 22:00 on an 8 week rotational rota (5 from 7)
• AM start times 07:00 - 11:00 on an 8 week rotational rota (5 from 7)

Additional shift premiums may apply depending on your working pattern.

Helping make Christmas happen

As one of our Class 1 Drivers, you'll play an important part in delivering everything from everyday essentials to festive favourites, making sure products reach M&S stores safely and on time.

Your day-to-day will include:

· Completing planned deliveries to M&S stores

· Carrying out vehicle and safety checks

· Completing relevant delivery paperwork

· Working safely to planned schedules

· Keeping in touch with our transport team

· Representing Gist and M&S professionally

Something to look forward to, long after Christmas

· Regular hours and consistent work

· 20% colleague discount across M&S

· Modern, well-maintained fleet

· Paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata

· Pension scheme with life assurance

· Healthcare cash plan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Retail and restaurant discounts

· Free on-site parking

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

· Supportive transport team and on-site management

What we're looking for

We're looking for experienced, reliable drivers who take pride in their work and put safety first.

You'll need:

· A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence

· Minimum 18 months' Class 1 driving experience

· Valid Driver CPC

· A driving record that meets our safety and compliance standards

· A professional, safety-focused approach

· Confidence with manual handling where required

· Availability to work the advertised shifts

Your next journey starts here

Christmas might only come once a year, but a great opportunity can last much longer.

If you’re looking for regular work, a supportive team and a permanent role with the benefits of being part of the M&S family, we’d love to hear from you.

Make this Christmas the start of a new journey. Apply today!

Our recruitment team will be in touch to complete a licence check and talk you through the next steps.

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Recruiter Collins, Katie