LGV / HGV C+E / Class 1 Night Trunk Driver Birtley
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Position Overview & Specifications
Logistics done differently.
Are you looking for a new role, which will enable you to join one of the leading logistics companies in the UK? We would love to hear from you as we are currently looking for an LGV C+E Trunk Driver to join our team in Chester Le Street.
Pay, benefits and more.
Working 40 guaranteed hours, Monday to Friday, weβre looking to offer Β£13.94, plus additional subsistance rates, with an increase of time and a quarter for a sixth shift. Youβll also have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What youβll do on a typical day:
- Driving a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle whilst being responsible for its safe operation
- Performing trunking and periodic shunting duties
- Working shifts starting at 1800 Monday to Friday
What you need to succeed at XPO:
- Valid C+E Entitlement with Digi card and CPC
- No DD, DR or IN Endorsements
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- ADR entitlement would be useful, but full training can be given
Be part of something big.
XPO provides cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the world's most successful companies, including Disney, Pepsi, L'Oreal, Toyota and many others. Weβre the fastest-growing transportation company on the Fortune 500 list and weβre just getting started.
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.
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 LGV / HGV C+E / Class 1 Night Trunk Driver Birtley 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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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