Class 1 Driver

Gi Group UK; Haighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers for a leading parcel delivery network in Preston (PR2). This role involves afternoon shifts on an ad-hoc basis with typical 12-hour days and opportunities for weekend work.

Rates include holiday pay: Mon-Fri £20.34/hr; Sat £23.52/hr; Sun £26.25/hr; overtime after 8 hours £25.25/hr. Main duties include vehicle checks, trunking to depots/hubs, and prioritising workload to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Presentable appearance, eye for detail and a positive attitude.
• No more than 6 penalty points; no DD/IN/DR/DN/TT endorsements.
• HOLD a valid, in-date Tachograph & CPC.
• Good customer service skills are required.
• At least 12 months experience as a Class 1 Driver.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Vehicle checks
• Trunking work to depots and Hubs
• Prioritising workload to ensure time commitments are met

Skills

Presentable appearance

Eye for detail

Positive attitude

Good customer service skills

12 months Class 1 experience

Tools

Tachograph & CPC

Job description

GI Group are currently recruiting for multiple HGV Class 1 Drivers for one of the worlds leading parcel delivery networks in Preston (PR2).

Drivers shifts:

We are looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to work afternoon shifts on an ad-hoc basis.

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend work available
• Average 12-hour shift

HGV Class 1 Drivers pay & benefits:

• Monday to Friday - £20.34 per hour
• Overtime (After 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour
• Saturday - £23.52 per hour
• Overtime (After 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour
• Sunday - £26.25 per hour

Please note these rates are inclusive of holiday pay.

HGV Class 1 Driver main duties will include:

• Conducting Vehicle checks
• Trunking work to depots and Hubs
• Prioritising workload to ensure time commitments are met

HGV Class 1 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
• Hold a valid, in date Tachograph & CPC
• Have good customer service skills
• Must have at least 12 months experience as a Class 1 Driver

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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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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