Pass Class 1 Driver

Position: New Pass Class 1 Driver
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

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