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GI Group Main Account; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group are looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to work for one of the UK's biggest Parcel delivery companies. Newly qualified drivers are accepted and welcomed; you will drive safely, load, transport and deliver parcels to depots, hubs and customers.

Starting shifts include 2300 starts at £21.09 per hour, PAYE with advanced holiday pay. You may be required to drive a Class 2 to gain experience. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category CE licence (Class 1)
• Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Able to use mobile IT equipment and complete daily paperwork
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, colleagues and customers
• Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving and tachograph rules
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Experience of outdoor work including moving bins and handling recycling materials

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles in line with safety procedures and legal requirements
• Load/unload waste materials and tip at designated facilities
• Undertake training and driver induction as required
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily checks
• Interact professionally with colleagues and customers
• Follow reporting procedures and company policies

Skills

Category CE license

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Mobile IT skills

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Outdoor manual handling

Waste/recycling experience

Job description

Gi Group are looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers (New passes are accepted and welcomed) to work for one of the UK's biggest Parcel delivery companies.

The Role

As a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be driving the company vehicle safely, load, transport and deliver parcels and packages to depots, hubs and customers.

*NEWLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR THIS ROLE* - You may be required to drive a Class 2 to gain experience

Shifts & Pay:

£21.09 per hour

*Please note these rates are PAYE and inclusive of advanced holiday pay.

2300 starts

Key Responsibilities

• To drive / operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and legal requirements and as required by the company in accordance with the valid licence, experience and training for that vehicle / equipment
• Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved recycling & refuse facilities, to load and unload waste materials in accordance with the company's policy, procedures, training and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements
• Undertake any training / instruction required to carry out these duties and or deemed necessary to fulfil the role (Including Driver Induction)
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of vehicles and equipment to a high standard, including daily vehicle checks on any vehicle driven
• To deal with colleagues, customers and other personnel in a polite, responsible and professional manner
• To comply with all reporting procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Must hold a valid Category CE licence (Class 1), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public
• Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
• Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
• Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.
• Experience of waste, recycling, cleansing or commercial collections operations is desirable.

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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