Class 1 Driver, Saint Gobain, Ilkeston
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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? We’re looking for to recruit full-time, permanent Class 1 Day Drivers to join us at our site in Ilkeston, You’ll be working on average a 48hr week with a salary of £34,589.28 o/t at time and a half, nights out will be required 2/3 a week £26.20 night out allowance with 26 days holiday a year plus the 8 bank holidays paid monthly.
Pay, benefits and more.
We’re looking to offer the competitive salary of £34,589.28, o/t at time and a half, nights out will be required 2/3 a week £26.20 night out allowance with 26 days holiday a year plus the 8 bank holidays paid monthly.
. You’ll 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 you’ll do on a typical day:
Carry out deliveries to Saint Gobain customersDriving new and well maintained equipment
Ensure the safe and legal operation of your vehicle at all times
Full training will be given
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 (£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 1 Driver, Saint Gobain, Ilkeston roles across XPO'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 £34,589 - £34,589 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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