C+E HGV Driver, Days, Gotham
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Logistics done differently.
Are you a Class 1 Driver looking for the security of guaranteed full-time hours and a permanent contract? Do you want to work for one of the most forward-thinking and fast-growing logistics companies in the UK? How about working on a day shift patter of 4 on 3 off? Working a 4 on 3 off shift pattern (Every Sat + Sun off + 1 day during the week. Day off during the week changed each week e.g. Week 1 β Monday off, Week 2- Tuesday, 5 week cycle) , 12 hours a day.
Weβre looking for to recruit full-time, permanent Class 1 HGV Day Drivers to join us at our site in Gotham, Youβll be working on average 48 hours per week, with start times of 06:00-18:00.
Pay, benefits and more.
Weβre looking to offer the competitive hourly rate of Β£15.57 ph, with an overtime rate of Β£23.35 ph
. Youβll also receive holiday pay, access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks including ongoing CPC training updates.
What youβll do on a typical day:
Carry out trunking runs with occassional back loads.Ensure the safe and legal operation of your vehicle at all times
Backhaul deliveries for various customers as well as British Gypsum work
What you need to succeed at XPO:
Full UK driving licence (with CE entitlement) with a valid CPC & Digital Tacho cardNo more than six points on your licence (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements)
Great knowledge of the UK roads nationally
Be part of something big.
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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 (Β£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 C+E HGV Driver, Days, Gotham roles across XPO 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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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