Class 1 Driver (21)
GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Class 1 (C+E) Driver on behalf of one of our customers based at Swindon Service Centre, Dorcan Industrial Estate.
You will be a frontline representative of the company, responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of secure shipments to and from Service Centres and Hub facilities. The post holder is directly responsible for enhancing the customer experience at every stage through a conscientious and dedicated approach to tasks.
The ideal candidate will live within close proximity of the Swindon Service Centre, meaning they are able to travel a reasonable distance to and from the depot for start and finish times.
Shift Pattern (Night Trunk with Sleepout)
Monday to Friday - Start: 19:00
o Depart Swindon (SWN): 20:00
o Arrive East Midlands Airport (EMA): 22:45
o Sleepout: 23:30 – 03:30
o Sleep start: 23:30
o Sleep end: 03:30
o Depart EMA: 05:00
o Arrive Swindon (SWN): 07:45
o Finish: 08:00
Average total shift: Approximately 9 hours
Contracted hours: 45 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £19.00 per hour
Shift Premium: Extra £2.71 per hour after 7.00 pm
Saturday Premium: Extra £1.18 per hour
Sunday Premium: Extra £2.20 per hour
Overtime is paid after 45 hours at time and a half
Safely driving and operating a Class 1 to deliver and collect secure shipments
Planning and managing your daily routes to meet deadlines efficiently
Ensuring the security of shipments and compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Hold a valid Class 1 Driving Licence (C + E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
Ideally, have 6 months of recent driving experience
Excellent organisational and route-planning skills
Flexibility to handle varying workloads and operational peaks
Strong knowledge of local and regional routes
Commitment to working safely within the EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations
For insurance purposes, you must be at least 21 years old and have no more than 9 penalty points on your driving licence within the last 3 years
Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata
Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Weekly pay and pension scheme
G R Employment Limited is committed to being an equal opportunity employer
All employment decisions at G R Employment Limited are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. G R Employment Limited will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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