Class 1 Driver

Job Title Class 1 Driver Location Crewe, CW1 6FB 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 Crewe, 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.

The role at a glance

• Pay: £19.09 per hour + shift premiums
• Location: Crewe
• 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 patterns:

• Fri - Mon EV ( start time between 1300-1600 )

• Sat - Wed AM ( start time between 0100-0400)

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.

Recruiter Cooper, Caragh (Recruitment Advisor - People)