HGV Drivers

Gi Group are recruiting Class 1 and Class 2 HGV Drivers to work for a well-known delivery company, based in Thurrock. There are a mixture of days and night shifts available.

Day shifts start between 12:00 - 14:00 and shifts are available across a variety of days.

Nights shifts will start 23:59 - 09:30, and shifts are available across a variety of days.

Newly passed drivers are accepted. (If wanting Class 1 but have no experience you will be asked to start on a Class 2).

HGV Driver responsibilities:

Conducting Vehicle checks
Trunking work to HUBs and local depots
Securing loads
Delivering safely to customers throughout the UK
Prioritising workload to ensure time commitments are met
Turn up on time
Maintain good communication with the supervisor/wave controller
Cover 3-4 waves across the night
Load and unload pallets
Manual entries

HGV Driver required skills

Enthusiastic, reliable, and punctual
Good attitude to work and learn new skills
No more than 6 penalty points (no DD/IN/DR/DN/TT endorsement codes)
Hold a valid, in date Tachograph & CPC
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English to adhere to health and safety requirements
Have good customer service skills

Pay Rates:

Class 1: Day shift - £19.65/hr*
Class 1: Night shift - £21.09/hr*
Class 2: Day shift - £17.77/hr*
Class 2: Night shift - £19.16/hr*

*Please note that pay rates are PAYE and include advanced holiday pay

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