Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a Class 2 Driver looking to join an organisation that can offer you the training and development to progress your career?
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 2 Drivers to join us in Garforth! You will have the opportunity to deliver our freshly roasted Costa Coffee beans and delicious food items to our stores, ensuring they receive their orders on time and in top-quality condition. You will be working a minimum of 48 hours per week, on an ‘any 5 from 8’ on day shift.
Pay, benefits and more:
As a Class 2 Driver, you’ll receive:
An annual salary of £37,784.37- Overtime paid at time and a half
- 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 Costa Coffee stores on a multi-drop basis- Loading and unloading products and stock from a vehicle using sack barrow
- Collect waste and return it back to the site
- Complete all delivery paperwork accurately and on-time
What you need to succeed at GXO:
A full UK driving licence with C entitlement- No more than 3 penalty points on your licence (no 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.
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 2 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 £37,784 - £37,784 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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