Class 1 driver

GI Group Main Account; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group is recruiting Class 1 drivers for an International client in Bridgwater. Roles include delivering and collecting for depots, with pre-checks and scanning/loading duties. Pay is £20.56 per hour, rising to £27.53 after 40 hours, PAYE with accrued holiday pay.

Shifts vary (Saturday to Wednesday or Monday to Friday) and drivers must have a clean licence with tachograph and CPC qualifications. This agency role emphasizes safety, reliability, and professional presentation.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ Class 1 Licence required.
• Valid Tachograph and CPC qualifications.
• No more than 6 penalty points; no DD/IN/DR/DN/TT endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vehicle pre-checks.
• Making deliveries / collections to clients and depots.
• Scanning and loading of own vehicle.
• Prioritising workload to meet time commitments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Presentable appearance

Positive attitude

Education

Class 1 Licence

CPC qualification

Tachograph qualification

Job description

GI Group are currently recruiting Class 1 drivers for our Internationally known client in Bridgwater (TA6). This company provides courier services worldwide, focusing on the express road-based market and offering services such as delivery, freight forwarding, and logistics. They operate in numerous countries and are known for their technology, customer service, and commitment to sustainability.

We are looking for Class 1 Drivers to work on an ongoing basis:

• Saturday to Wednesday - 08:00am
• Monday to Friday - 10:00am
• £20.56 per hour*
• £27.53 per hour after 40 hrs
• * Please note that the pay rate is PAYE and include advanced holiday pay

Duties will include:

• Conducting Vehicle pre-checks
• Making deliveries / collections to clients and depots
• Scanning and loading of own vehicle
• Prioritising workload to ensure time commitments are met

Driver requirements:

• A presentable appearance, an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
• No more than 6 penalty points. No DD / IN / DR / DN / TT endorsement codes
• 12 months + Class 1 Licence
• Valid and in date Tachograph and CPC qualifications

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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