Class 1 Driver (33)

Driving

Slough
£19.00 per hour
Temp
Ends 30/05/2026

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Class 1 Driver on behalf of one of our customers in Slough, Colnbrook.

You will be a frontline representative of the company, responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of secure shipments to and from our Service Centre and Hub facilities. The post holder is directly responsible for enhancing the customer experience at every stage through a conscientious and dedicated approach to tasks. 

You will be expected to provide excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.

 

Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday with start time between 16:00 - 01:00 (with possibility of Saturday work)

Hourly Rate:  £19.00 per hour 

Shift Premium:  Extra £2.71 per hour after 7.00 pm
Saturday Premium:  Extra £1.18 per hour
Sunday Premium:  Extra £2.20 per hour

Overtime is paid after 45 hours at time and a half

Safely driving and operating an LGV to deliver and collect secure shipments

Planning and managing your daily routes to meet deadlines efficiently

Ensuring the security of shipments and compliance with company policies and legal regulations

Hold a valid Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card

Ideally, have 6 months of recent driving experience

Excellent organisational and route-planning skills

Flexibility to handle varying workloads and operational peaks

Strong knowledge of local and regional routes

Commitment to working safely within the EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations

For insurance purposes, you must be at least 21 years old and have no more than 9 penalty points on your driving licence within the last 3 years

Security checks:

As this role is based within a major UK airport, all applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening in accordance with aviation security regulations. This process will include:

A 5-year employment/education history verification

A UK criminal record check

Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

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G R Employment Limited is committed to being an equal opportunity employer

All employment decisions at G R Employment Limited are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

G R Employment Limited will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.