Class 1 Driver (33W)
Driving
GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver on behalf of one of our customers, DHL Express in Slough, Colnbrook.
You will be a frontline representative of the company, responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of secure shipments to and from our Service Centre 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.
You will be expected to provide excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.
Shift pattern:
Weekend Rota (Friday / Saturday / Sunday):
Shift 1: 00:30 – 09:30
or
Shift 2: 06:00 – 15:00
Night Shift:
Sunday to Thursday: 19:00 – 04:00
(1-hour unpaid break)
Hourly Rate: £19.63 per hour
Shift Premium: Extra £2.80 per hour between 7pm and 8am
Saturday Premium: Extra £1.22 per hour
Sunday Premium: Extra £2.27 per hour
Overtime is paid after 45 hours at time and a half
Perform scheduled trunking runs between DHL depots and hubs
Planning and managing your daily routes to meet deadlines efficiently
Ensuring the security of shipments and compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Conduct pre- and post-vehicle checks
Hold a valid Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
Minimum 1 year of class 1 driving experience
Excellent organisational and route-planning skills
Flexibility to handle varying workloads and operational peaks
Strong knowledge of local and regional routes
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
Security checks:
As this role is based within a major UK airport, all applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening in accordance with aviation security regulations. This process will include:
Applicants will need to provide a 5-year history check or equivalent documentation to meet regulatory/security requirements
A UK criminal record check
Security checks:
As this role is based within a major UK airport, all applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening in accordance with aviation security regulations. This process will include:
A 5-year employment/education history verification
A UK criminal record check
Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata
Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Weekly pay and pension scheme
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