Class 1 Driver

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay PAYE

Free on-site parking

Overtime available

Gi benefits package

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting for a Class 1 Driver in Ryton, Coventry on a temporary contract with shifts across days and nights. Pay is £19.61–£19.89 per hour on day 1, rising to £19.90–£20.45 after 12 weeks, with overtime on 6th consecutive shift.

Role includes loading/unloading, deliveries, documentation, and vehicle checks, with occasional alcohol deliveries. Shifts run 7 days a week, with start times at 22:00, 12:00, or varied hours; typical day lengths range 8–12 hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months Class 1 entitlement on licence.
• Max 6 SP penalty points accepted.
• Over 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
• Flexible and calm under pressure.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• 2 years of work/education history.
• Alcohol deliveries may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload freight and secure load.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and collections.
• Ensure accurate documentation.
• Perform vehicle checks and report defects.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexible

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

2 years work/education history

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

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
• 22:00PM - 02:00AM 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:

• Minimum 3 months Class 1 entitlement on licence
• 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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