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Class 1 Driver

CV-Library Nationwide Posted 13 Oct 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Temporary Class 1 (C+E) Featured
£20 - £21/hour

Job Description & Overview

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Ryton-on-Dunsmore</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rate: £20.21 - £21.05 per hour (plus 1.5x overtime rate)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">RATES WILL BE INCREASING BY £2 PER HOUR BETWEEN SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMEBER - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Class 1 Driver - Training:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client in Ryton-on-Dunsmore is opening a driving school for new and inexperienced Class 1 drivers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidates will complete 2 to 3 days of driver training followed by a final assessment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Upon successful completion of the assessment, candidates will move into ongoing work with our client</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please note: all training days are unpaid</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Class 1 Driver - Rates of Pay: Standard Rate (Weeks 1-12):</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Days (04:00 - 22:00): £20.21 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Nights (22:00 - 04:00): £20.50 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">RATES WILL BE INCREASING BY £2 PER HOUR BETWEEN SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMEBER - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Post-12 Weeks:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Days: £20.50 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Nights: £21.05 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay, PAYE only)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime: 1.5x for your 6th consecutive shift</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">RATES WILL BE INCREASING BY £2 PER HOUR BETWEEN SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMEBER - SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Class 1 Driver - Shifts and Hours:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts available 7 days a week</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Night start windows: 22:00 - 02:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Afternoon start windows: 12:00 - 14:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts run between 8 and 12 hours per day</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Class 1 Driver - The Role:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Load, unload, and secure freight safely</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Complete scheduled deliveries and collections across varied parcel weights</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure accurate completion of all delivery documentation * Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects immediately</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work efficiently to meet timed delivery schedules</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Deliveries may include alcohol products</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Class 1 Driver - Requirements & Key Criteria</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Open to newly qualified and inexperienced drivers (on-site training provided)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Minimum age of 21 for insurance purposes</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maximum of 6 penalty points (SP endorsements only; no other endorsement types accepted)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Must provide a full 2-year work or education history</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Calm under pressure, flexible, with strong customer service, communication, and attention to detail</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Choose This Role?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Weekly PAYE pay</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free on-site parking</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime opportunities available</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full Gi Group benefits package</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Practical training support for newly passed drivers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ready to get behind the wheel? CLICK APPLY NOW!</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate 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 Friendly Employer pledge members.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 13 Oct 2026
  • Location: Nationwide
  • Employment Type: Temporary
  • Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
  • Category: Distribution
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