Cities
Class 1 Driver
Company
Gi Group SpA
Location
Glasgow
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Gi Group
Job Description
GI Group are currently recruiting a Class 1 Driver for our Internationally known client in multiple locations across Glasgow. This company provides courier services across the globe, focusing on the express market. They operate in numerous countries and are known for their technology, customer service, and commitment to sustainability.
Class 1 shifts:
We will offer shifts with afternoon/evening start times on an ad-hoc basis.
- 1100 - 2100 start times
- Weekend work available
- Average shift length 10hrs
Class 1 Drivers pay & benefits:
- Day Rate (shift starts before 1800) - £17.93/hr*
- Night Rate (shift starts after 1800) - £19.05/hr*
• Please note that these pay rates are PAYE and include advanced holiday pay
Class 1 Driver main duties will include:
- Conducting Vehicle checks
- Trunking to depots and Hubs - run details given before the shift
- Delivering safely to customers throughout the UK
Class 1 Driver requirements:
- A presentable appearance, an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
- No more than 6 penalty points. No DD / IN / DR / DN / TT endorsement codes
- Hold a valid, in date Tachograph & CPC
- Have good customer service skills
- Must have at least 6 months experience as a Class 1 Driver
To apply, please call our office on 01924 666 224 or email
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, 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.
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.
Class 1 shifts:
We will offer shifts with afternoon/evening start times on an ad-hoc basis.
- 1100 - 2100 start times
- Weekend work available
- Average shift length 10hrs
Class 1 Drivers pay & benefits:
- Day Rate (shift starts before 1800) - £17.93/hr*
- Night Rate (shift starts after 1800) - £19.05/hr*
• Please note that these pay rates are PAYE and include advanced holiday pay
Class 1 Driver main duties will include:
- Conducting Vehicle checks
- Trunking to depots and Hubs - run details given before the shift
- Delivering safely to customers throughout the UK
Class 1 Driver requirements:
- A presentable appearance, an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
- No more than 6 penalty points. No DD / IN / DR / DN / TT endorsement codes
- Hold a valid, in date Tachograph & CPC
- Have good customer service skills
- Must have at least 6 months experience as a Class 1 Driver
To apply, please call our office on 01924 666 224 or email
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, 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.
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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