Class 1 Driver

Enfield, England, gb

Job Title Class 1 Driver Location Enfield, EN3 7QP GB (Main)
Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are welcoming applications for full time, Class 1 Drivers to join our operation in Enfield . Working 40 hours per week, on either a AM or PM shift (8 week rolling rota) with start times between 00:00 - 02:00 (Days) - 16:00 - 18:00 (Nights) 

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…

What will you do & what will you need?

You’ll play a vital role in making sure our stock is where it needs to be, on time. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that M&S products (replace if primary) are transported via single or double-deck trailers between our depots, warehouses and our customers safely whilst adhering to our Health & Safety regulations at all times. Your duties also involve tipping the vehicle, taking products off the trailer in cages or trays and into the M&S Stores, and of course some manual handling. This is a hands-on job, with plenty of responsibility. You’ll be out on the road but also working closely with colleagues and representing Gist to everyone you meet

You’ll hold a class 1 licence with at least 18 months Class 1 driving experience. A maximum of 6 endorsements with no accidents in the last 12 months and no points for drinking or consuming illegal substances while driving. Manual handling of goods or multi-drop experience is highly desirable, along with a minimum of 3 CPC units.

Who are we and where will you be

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

Gist Enfield is one of our newest and largest distribution centres. The site was opened in 2016 to exclusively service the Marks & Spencer (M&S) Food contract. Operating two daily cycles, we take receipt of both chilled and ambient M&S Food products from suppliers. 

Apply today and Join us on the road to success

Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.