HGV Class 1 Driver

Gi Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver for a permanent role based in Luton, Bedfordshire. The candidate must possess a C+E driving licence and HIAB qualification, with at least two years of commercial driving experience. Responsibilities include delivering and collecting equipment, ensuring vehicle safety, and completing necessary paperwork. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Colleague Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• C+E Driving Licence is essential.
• HIAB qualification is essential.
• At least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• Good physical health is required.
• Flexible to work reasonable overtime.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect company's units and equipment.
• Inspect all units and equipment on collection.
• Complete necessary company paperwork correctly.
• Drive vehicles within transport regulations.
• Operate lifting equipment safely.
• Conduct daily checks of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

C+E Driving Licence

HIAB qualification

Customer focused experience

Good geographical knowledge

Good physical health

Flexibility to work overtime

Job description

Overview

HGV Class 1 Driver. Salary: £40,037.40, standard 45 hr week; £46,709.90 average 50 hr pw. Location: Ampthill, Bedford. Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.30 hrs or 08.30 to 18.00 hrs. As an HGV Class 1 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products.

What’s in it for you

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Colleague Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You

• C+E Driving Licence is essential.
• HIAB qualification is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• 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.
• 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

• Delivering/collecting the company's units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tacograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company's Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.

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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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Job Info

• Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver
• Company: Gi Group
• Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
• Posted: Sep 22nd 2025
• Closes: Oct 23rd 2025
• Sector: Distribution
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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