Class 1 Driver

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Parking

GI Group Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting for a Class 1 Driver to join our client in Milton Keynes. This role involves trunking, parcel loads, and adhering to tachograph and WTD rules while maintaining a professional company image at customer sites.

Shifts run Monday to Friday with afternoon start times. Ongoing, full-time and part-time placements are available, with on-site parking and GI Group benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 licence + 6 months Class 1 driving experience
• Availability to work weekends is essential for this 24/7 operation

Responsibilities

• Parcel & Mail Bulk Loads
• Trunking Work, minimum manual handling
• Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records
• Drivers must drive as per clients professional standards which you will be coached and trained on
• Ability to manage your Working Time Directive, and Driving Hours rules and Regulations in order to meet compliance expectations, and avoid infringement
• Acting as a professional face of the brand when arriving at stores

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Valid UK Driver Cards

Weekend Availability

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Job description

Class 1 Driver

Location: Milton Keynes, MK17 8FF

Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)

Earnings: From £20.49ph up to £41.55ph

Class 1 Driver Opportunity

Join Gi Group supporting our client based in Milton Keynes, as a Class 1 Trunk Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership.

Role & Responsibilities :

• Parcel & Mail Bulk Loads
• Trunking Work, minimum manual handling
• Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.
• Drivers must drive as per clients professional standards which you will be coached and trained on
• Ability to manage your Working Time Directive, and Driving Hours rules and Regulations in order to meet compliance expectations, and avoid infringement
• Acting as a professional face of the brand when arriving at storesShifts :

Monday to Friday

Afternoon shifts available, start times between 12:00 - 20:00

Ongoing & Full Time & Part Time Opportunities

Benefits & Pay Rates :

• Ongoing Work & Block Bookings
• Onsite Parking
• GI Group Perks & Benefits

Pay Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Week 1 - Week 12 Pay Rates

• STD - £20.49ph
• STD Night - £21.05ph

Week 13 + Pay Rates

• STD - £20.49ph
• STD Night - £21.05ph
• OT STD - £25.61ph
• OT Nights - £26.17ph
• 6th Shift STD - £30.75ph
• 6th Shift Nights - £31.31ph
• BH STD - £40.99ph
• BH Nights - £41.55ph

Class 1 Driver Requirements

• Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 licence + 6 months months Class 1 driving experience
• Max 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR or DD offences)
• Availability to work weekends is essential for this 24/7 operation
• Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail

About Gi Group

Gi Group is a leading recruiter committed to equity and inclusion. We are proud members of Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout your employment journey.

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

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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