HGV Class 1 Driver

Job details
Pay
£16.05 – £20.91 an hour
Job type
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekend availability
Every weekend

 

Location
31 Quakers Coppice, Crewe CW1 6FB
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Paid training
 
Full job description
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

Location: Crewe

Shift pattern: Friday – Monday

Start Times: Between 01:00 – 04:00

Pay:

£16.05 per hour Monday and Friday – Increasing to £17.43 after 6 month probation period
£19.26 per hour Saturday and Sunday – Increasing to £20.91 after 6 months probation period
Enhanced rates for unsociable hours, overtime and bank holidays
Join Gist – In Partnership with M&S

We’re proud to deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain services. At Gist, we don’t just keep goods moving — we keep careers growing. If you’re a skilled Class 1 driver looking for reliable hours, respect, modern equipment, and a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Drive With Gist?

Stable work
20% staff discount at M&S on food, fashion, and furniture
Premium equipment – modern, well-maintained fleet
Supportive environment – friendly team, clear communication
Paid induction + ongoing training to keep you sharp and confident
Full benefits package, including:
20 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company pension and life assurance (up to 4x salary)
Discounted healthcare cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Retail & restaurant perks via our app
The Role

You’ll be responsible for safely transporting chilled and ambient food products between sites using single or double-deck trailers. You’ll be working closely with planners and warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries, while upholding high standards of safety and professionalism on the road.

What You’ll Need

Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence with at least 18 months experience
Maximum 6 penalty points – no DD/DR endorsements
Comfortable with manual handling and multi-drop
Minimum of 3 CPC modules completed
Apply Today – Let’s Get You on the Road

Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to book a quick intro call.

At Gist, we’re committed to being an inclusive employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know — if it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £16.05-£20.91 per hour

Schedule:

Every weekend
Experience:

Class 1 : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPC (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DRV.59
BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £70,000 – £80,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

Use our free guide to apply for an operator’s licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
– Build and sell your business later and retire

WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £50 PER WEEK.

TRANSPORT MANAGER (CPC HOLDER) AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HGV OR PSV (HAULAGE OR PASSENGER) O-LICENCE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £350 PER MONTH.

Join our Facebook groups with over 46,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Professional Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email admin@transportforum.com
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TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

Add yourself to the TM Map App for free at TransportForum.com/map and clients will be able to find you on a map and contact you directly without intermediaries.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City (not region) where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: hirett.com/referrals

NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
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Join The Transport Forum for free – the largest transport and logistics association in the UK by far.

We have more members than all the other associations combined including the RHA and Logistics UK. It’s free and we have no membership fee. When you join, you will be able to network with other members and read our daily discussions about very useful transport topics. You can also ask any transport questions and get immediate answers. We have 2 Facebook groups, several WhatsApp groups, Reddit and a forum website. Join at the links below.

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