Class 1 Driver (33W)

Driving

Colnbrook
£19.63 per hour
Temp
Ends 31/08/2026

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver on behalf of one of our customers, DHL Express 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:

Weekend Rota (Friday / Saturday / Sunday):

Shift 1: 00:30 – 09:30

or

Shift 2: 06:00 – 15:00

or

Shift 3: 19:00 - 04:00

(1-hour unpaid break)

Hourly Rate:  £19.63 per hour 

Shift Premium:  Extra £2.80 per hour between 7pm and 8am
Saturday Premium:  Extra £1.22 per hour
Sunday Premium:  Extra £2.27 per hour

Overtime is paid after 45 hours at time and a half

Perform scheduled trunking runs between DHL depots and hubs

Planning and managing your daily routes to meet deadlines efficiently

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

Conduct pre- and post-vehicle checks

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

Minimum 1 year of class 1 driving experience

Excellent organisational and route-planning skills

Flexibility to handle varying workloads and operational peaks

Strong knowledge of local and regional routes

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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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of protected characteristics.

Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.