Class 1 Driver

Gi Group; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group has a temporary Class 1 Driver vacancy in Southam. Expect Monday-Friday AM starts with overtime after 9 hours. Distribution of palletised goods UK-wide, with regular weekly pay and a strong focus on safety and service.

Applicants must hold a Category C+E licence, CPC training, and a valid tachograph. Previous Class 1 experience and good local knowledge are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Category C+E driving licence required with 1+ year of experience.
• Full CPC training completed and tachograph valid and in-date.
• Previous Class 1 driver experience essential.
• Good knowledge of local and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Distribution of palletised goods across the UK.
• Complete thorough vehicle checks and defects paperwork.
• Drive company vehicles safely within transport regulations.
• Operate lifting equipment safely per directives.
• Deliver strong customer service and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Overtime flexibility

Education

Category C+E Driving Licence

CPC training

In-date tachograph

Job description

Salary: GBP19 - GBP28 per hour + Overtime after 9 hours

Class 1 Driver

Salary: £19.05-£28.58 per hour inclusive of your holiday pay

Location: Southam, CV47

Days: Monday to Friday

Standard hours: 06:00am starts – Finish

Overtime is available after 45 hours worked.

Weekly pay each Friday.

This is a temporary placement position, offering regular work for the right candidate.

The Vacancy

Our client in Southam are looking to employ Class 1 shifts on a temporary basis, offering regular work Monday-Friday with AM starts.

As a Class 1 Driver, you are responsible for the distribution of palletised goods to the end consumer, which can involve depot to depot deliveries and multi-drop deliveries.

About You

Category C+E Driving Licence is essential with a minimum of 1 years’ experience, full CPC training and the candidate must possess and in-date and functional digital tachograph.

Previous experience as a Class 1 driver is essential.

A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.

Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.

Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and an attention to detail is essential.

Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.

Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

Distribution of packaging product across the United Kingdom.

Must be confident in completing thorough vehicle checks and must be prompt in completing any required defects paperwork in full.

Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations regarding driving hours, in line with company policies and legislation.

Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements.

No requirement to work on the weekend or Bank Holidays, offering a strong work/life balance.

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