HGV Class 1 Primary Driver

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Pay
£18.50 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekend availability
Night shift
Every weekend
Day shift
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Full Job Description
At the heart of Gist are our crucial team of Drivers. We are currently looking for Class 1 Primary Drivers to become part of our Hemel Maylands site. We are in search of people who can represent Gist on the road, champion Road safety as all our drivers do and demonstrate how efficient delivery within distribution is done.

Pay Rates:

£18.50 per hour day shift + Weekend Premiums and Unsociable hours pay

£20.38 per hour night shift + Weekend Premiums and Unsociable hours pay

Christmas Bonus Rest Day Working and regular Overtime available

Shift Patterns Available:

Full time – Any 5 from 7, 40 hours per week – Mid week rest days

Part time positions would include at least one weekend shift.

What you’ll be doing

This is a hands-on job, with plenty of responsibility. You’ll be out on the road but also working closely with colleagues and representing Gist to everyone you meet

What you’ll need

Class 1 licence
At least 18 months Class 1 driving experience
A maximum of 6 endorsements
No accidents in the last 12 months
No points for drinking or consuming illegal substances while driving
Manual handling of goods or multi-drop experience is highly desirable
At Gist we pride ourselves on providing the best journey for all kinds of destinations and your recruitment journey is no exception. Below is what you can expect from the recruitment journey

Upon success at application stage

An initial call with one of our Talent team to discuss the role & you
A driving assessment
A competency based interview
What You’ll Enjoy

All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across M&S (T&C’s apply)
Competitive salary
Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rota)
Well-being portal
Discounts to major restaurants and retailers
Subsidised canteen
Free parking on site
Cycle to work scheme
About Us

Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years.

We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative and ethical.

Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc..

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hemel Hempstead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DRV.6H

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 appy for an operator’s licence: TransportForum.com/guide-olicence

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 25,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK | TransportForum.com” and “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: TransportForum.com/guide-olicence

Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

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.

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)?
Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups with over 25,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK | TransportForum.com” and “Owner Operators & Truck Driversa UK” to network and ask questions.