Class 1 Driver
Gregory Distribution
£39161 - £42480/annum Please see details below
Birmingham, City and Borough of Birmingham
Full time, part time, permanent
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About Gregory Distribution
Gregory Distribution is a logistics company.
Job description from Gregory Distribution
Class 1 Driver - Days and Nights Available.
Location: Birmingham
Shift: Various Shifts - Days and Nights, Any 5 days out of 7.
Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?
If "YES," we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Class 1 Driver, you will:
Using curtain side, box trailers and refrigerated, as well as single and double deck trailers, to transport goods to various retail locations.
Covering customer deliveries, depot deliveries and Pallet Line work.
Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage. Use straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed
Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability.
Stay in regular communication with the transport team to provide updates on your progress and ensure our customers' expectations are met.
Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and best practices.Essential Skills and Qualifications
Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Confident, polite, and a team player.
Good geographical knowledge.
Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
Competitive Salary: Realistic earnings for Days Mon-Fri - £39,161pa - £42,480pa, for Nights Mon-Fri £44,166pa - £46,484.36pa. Extra for working weekends.
Shift Hours: As above.
Overtime: Available on a regular basis.
Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions
Job insights from Breakroom
HGV and LGV drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.
You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
Map
Birmingham, City and Borough of Birmingham
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Gregory Distribution pay HGV class 1 drivers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Gregory Distribution pay HGV class 1 drivers market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
71% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Gregory Distribution pay HGV class 1 drivers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
83% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
76% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
74% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for HGV class 1 drivers to book a holiday at Gregory Distribution?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
87% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Gregory Distribution managers change HGV class 1 drivers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for HGV class 1 drivers to take sick leave at Gregory Distribution?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working as HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
90% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
45% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
42% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for HGV class 1 drivers to work at Gregory Distribution?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
78% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Gregory Distribution recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do HGV class 1 drivers get enough training when they start at Gregory Distribution?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are HGV class 1 drivers given support to progress at Gregory Distribution?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do HGV class 1 drivers think Gregory Distribution head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
95% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do HGV class 1 drivers feel well informed about how Gregory Distribution is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Gregory Distribution employees say about their job
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Best thing
I work alone for the most part
Worst thing
Micromanagement
Employee at Gregory Distribution, September 2024
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Best thing
Travel
Worst thing
Hours all over the place
HGV class 1 driver at Gregory Distribution, June 2023
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