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Class 1 Driver

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 20 - 22 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire

Expire in: 23 days

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.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

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