Class 1 driver

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting for a Class 1 Driver to join our 24/7 operation in Grange Park (NN4). Roles include multidrop and trunking, with varied start times, including nights and weekends. Pay starts at £20.49 per hour, rising to peak rates during promo periods.

Expect professional customer engagement and strict adherence to driving hours and tachograph rules. You can be part of a full-time or part-time arrangement with PAYE handling and advanced holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
• Minimum 2 years Class 1 licence + 2 years Class 1 driving experience
• Previous store deliveries experience preferred but not essential
• Max 6 penalty points for minor offences (no DR, CD or DD)
• Weekend availability essential for 24/7 operation
• Strong customer service and communication skills, attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform 1-6 drops per shift (multidrop & trunking)
• Handle various loads, cages and pallets
• Complete store deliveries and trunking tasks
• Conduct thorough vehicle checks and log tachograph data
• Ensure Working Time Directive and driving hours compliance
• Present a professional brand image at stores

Skills

Multidrop

Customer service

Attention to detail

Driving hours compliance

Tools

UK Driving Licence (Class 1)

CPC Card

DIGI Card

Job description

Class 1 Driver Opportunity

Location: Grange Park, NN4

Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)

Earnings: From £20.49ph up to £25.77ph

Role & Responsibilities

• 1-6 drops per shift (Multidrop & Trunking)
• Various loads, cages & pallets
• Various work, store deliveries, drinks and trunking work
• Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.
• 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

Shifts

• Daily and Weekly Bookings
• Varius start times Days, Afternoons and Nights
• Weekend working is essential
• Full time and part time opportunities

Benefits & Pay Rates

Increased Peak Rates from 25th October until 2nd January

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

• Days £20.49ph
• Nights £21.50ph
• Saturday £21.99ph
• Sunday £23.99ph

PAYE Peak Rates (Applicable from 25th October - 2nd January) - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

• Days £22.41ph
• Nights £23.53ph
• Saturday £24.65ph
• Sunday £25.77ph

Class 1 Driver Requirements

• Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
• Minimum 2 year's Class 1 licence + 2 year's Class 1 driving experience
• Previous experience in store deliveries would be preferred, but is not essential
• Max 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR, CD 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.

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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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