Class 1 Day Trunking
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5QQ |
| Company: | Gregory Distribution Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R006838_1770219261 |
Summary
Class 1 Trunking - Days
Location: Shepton Mallet
Shift: Monday - Friday
About Us:
At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
About the Role
- As a Class 1 Driver, you will play a key role in the safe, professional, and efficient movement of palletised freight across our network. Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating curtain‑side or flatbed trailers to collect and deliver customer products.
- Trunking palletised freight between depots and pallet‑network hubs on planned day routes.
- Ensuring all freight is correctly loaded, secured, and restrained, using straps, nets, and other appropriate securing equipment in line with network standards.
- Completing thorough daily vehicle safety checks-both pre‑departure and end‑of‑shift-using your company device to maintain full compliance.
- Accurately handling all paperwork, scanning, and freight verification, ensuring smooth hub and depot operations.
- Maintaining regular, clear communication with the Transport Team, providing updates, reporting issues, and helping manage customer expectations.
- Representing the business professionally at all customer sites, depots, and network hubs.
- Participating in ongoing training and development, staying up to date with industry standards and best practice.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
- Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
- Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
- Tanker experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
- Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Confident, polite, and a team player.
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: £36,842.00 and MORE! Depending on hours worked.
- Shift Hours: Monday to Friday. Starting between 05:00hrs to 07:00hrs.
- Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.