Gi Group
Class 1 Driver
Class 1 Driver at Gi Group, based in Coventry, West Midlands, paying £20.00 - £21.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £20.00 - £21.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
35% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference 18ce0b587a9061e69aa926fbca64de6613c4b251
About the role
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
Ready to get behind the wheel? CLICK APPLY NOW!
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.
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Reference: 18ce0b587a9061e69aa926fbca64de6613c4b251 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via Gi Group
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