Class 1 Driver

Gi Group UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free on-site parking

Overtime available

Gi benefits package

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting for a Class 1 Driver based in Ryton, Coventry. This temporary contract offers ongoing work with shifts across days and nights, including potential alcohol deliveries. Training is available for new passes, and weekly PAYE pay is provided with on-site parking.

Responsibilities include loading, delivering, and documenting consignments, performing vehicle checks, and maintaining safety. Licences required: HGV Class 1, Driver CPC, and DIGI card; must be over 21 and permit up to

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license with Driver CPC and DIGI Card.
• Max 6 penalty points accepted; age over 21 for insurance.
• At least 2 years of work or education history.
• Flexibility for various start times and potential alcohol deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight and secure loads.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and collections with varied parcel weights.
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation.
• Perform vehicle checks and report defects.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

2 years of work/education history

Tools

HGV Class 1 (C+E) license

Driver CPC

DIGI Card

Job description

Join Gi Group and work with one of the UK's leading parcel delivery companies based in Ryton, Coventry. This position is a temporary contract, offering ongoing work 12 months per year for the right candidate. Please note there may be alcohol deliveries involved in this role. TRAINING IS AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED FOR NEWER PASSES.

Class 1 Driver - Rates of Pay:

Day 1:

• Days £19.61 per hour inclusive of your holiday pay (PAYE only)
• Nights £19.89 per hour inclusive of your holiday pay (PAYE only)

After 12 weeks:

• Days £19.90 per hour inclusive of your holiday pay (PAYE only)
• Nights £20.45 per hour inclusive of your holiday pay (PAYE only)
• Overtime x1.5 on 6th consecutive shift

Class 1 Driver - Shifts and Hours:

• Shifts available 7 days a week
• 21:00PM - 03:00AM starts available
• 12:00PM - 14:00PM starts available
• 8-12 hours per day

Class 1 Driver - The Role:

• Load / unload freight and secure load
• Complete scheduled deliveries and collections (varied parcel weights
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation
• Perform vehicle checks and report defect
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Please note there may be alcohol deliveries involved in this role

Class 1 Driver - the perfect candidate will have:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license + Driver CPC & DIGI Cards
• Max 6 SP penalty points accepted (no other endorsements)
• Will be over 21 years of age for insurance purposes
• Will be flexible and remain calm under pressure
• Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail
• 2 years of work / education history
• Please note there may be alcohol deliveries involved in this role

Why Choose This Role?

• Weekly Pay PAYE
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime available
• Gi benefits package

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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