New Pass Class 1 Driver

Gi Group UK; Ryton-on-Dunsmore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free on-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Gi Group UK is recruiting for a Class 1 Driver in Ryton-on-Dunsmore. Training is provided on-site for new drivers, followed by ongoing work with the client. All training days are unpaid.

Shifts run 7 days a week with day and night slots, and overtime is available. The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC and Tachograph card, with a minimum age of 21 and up to 6 penalty points.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Open to newly qualified and inexperienced drivers with on‑site training.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and secure freight safely.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and collections across varied parcel weights.
• Ensure delivery documentation is accurate and perform daily vehicle checks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E)

Driver CPC

Tools

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Location: Ryton-on-Dunsmore

Pay Rate: £20.21 - £21.05 per hour (plus 1.5x overtime rate)

RATES WILL BE INCREASING BY £2 PER HOUR BETWEEN SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMEBER - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER

Class 1 Driver - Training:

Our client in Ryton-on-Dunsmore is opening a driving school for new and inexperienced Class 1 drivers

Candidates will complete 2 to 3 days of driver training followed by a final assessment

Upon successful completion of the assessment, candidates will move into ongoing work with our client

Please note: all training days are unpaid

Class 1 Driver - Rates of Pay: Standard Rate (Weeks 1-12):

Days (04:00 - 22:00): £20.21 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)

Nights (22:00 - 04:00): £20.50 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)

RATES WILL BE INCREASING BY £2 PER HOUR BETWEEN SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMEBER - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER

Post-12 Weeks:

Days: £20.50 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)

Nights: £21.05 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)

Overtime: 1.5x for your 6th consecutive shift

RATES WILL BE INCREASING BY £2 PER HOUR BETWEEN SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMEBER - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER

Class 1 Driver - Shifts and Hours:

• Shifts available 7 days a week
• Night start windows: 22:00 - 02:00
• Afternoon start windows: 12:00 - 14:00
• Shifts run between 8 and 12 hours per day

Class 1 Driver - The Role:

• Load, unload, and secure freight safely
• Complete scheduled deliveries and collections across varied parcel weights
• Ensure accurate completion of all delivery documentation * Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects immediately
• Work efficiently to meet timed delivery schedules
• Deliveries may include alcohol products

Class 1 Driver - Requirements & Key Criteria:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card
• Open to newly qualified and inexperienced drivers (on-site training provided)
• Minimum age of 21 for insurance purposes
• Maximum of 6 penalty points (SP endorsements only; no other endorsement types accepted)
• Must provide a full 2-year work or education history
• Calm under pressure, flexible, with strong customer service, communication, and attention to detail

Why Choose This Role?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime opportunities available
• Full Gi Group benefits package
• Practical training support for newly passed drivers

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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