Job Description
Class 1 Driver
Location: Bedford (MK43)
Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)
Earnings: From 20.17ph up to 22.41ph
Class 1 Driver Opportunity
Gi Group are recruiting Class 1 Drivers, to work for our client based in Bedford. Delivering packaging material across UK. This is ongoing role, with Fulltime and Part Time opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities :
Delivering packaging material, all palletised
Operating Curtain Side vehicles
2-6 drops per shift
Minimum / No Handball
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
Shifts :
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Bookings available
Monday to Friday start Times between 05:00 - 07:00 am
Weekend work available, subject to client demand
Full time and part time opportunities
Benefits & Pay Rates :
Double Pay on Bank Holidays
Onsite Parking
Temp to Perm opportunities for right candidates
GI Group Perks & Benefits
PAYE Pay Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay
Monday to Friday Days (04:00-15:59) 20.17ph
Monday to Friday Nights (16:00-03:59) 21.29ph
Weekend Sat / Sun (all hours) 22.41ph
Class 1 Driver Requirements
Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience
Previous experience with Curtain Side vehicles is essential
Max 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR/DD/IN offences)
Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail
If you think this role is for you, and you have the right skills please apply immediately and a member our team will contact you
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.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.
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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