HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
COMPANY GBA Services Ltd
JOB TITLE HGV Class 1 Driver
SHIFTS 5 on 3 off
SALARY £38,991 - day shifts overtime available at £166 per shift
BASE Amesbury
GBA Services has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company. We target the top end of the logistics value-chain and our passion is to solve our customers logistics problems. We are in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £75m. With a base in 5 European countries and a growing presence in mainland Europe we are looking for LGV drivers to carry out store deliveries for our customers and play a major role in our Dedicated Fleet team.
Essential Job Requirements:
- UK driving license.
- No ‘DD’ or ‘DR’ driving offences.
- Driver Qualification Card.
- Digital Tachograph Card.
- Valid CPC.
- Minimum 1 year UK Class 1 driving experience.
- UK right to work.
- Good knowledge of taco/working time directive.
- Customer Friendly manner and can-do attitude.
- Ability to work within a team as well as autonomously.
- Excellent time keeping skills.
- Excellent organisational skills
At GBA we pride ourselves on the service we deliver to our internal and external customers, so it is important you have a positive and polite manner along with excellent customer service, great communication skills and have good attention to detail.
This is an exciting and challenging role and you will need to be able to multitask, prioritise your own workload and communicate in a professional way.
Culture fit is also vital to this role and we are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked “what is it like at GBA” the top three responses were “Challenging”, “Interesting” and “Friendly”. If this sounds like you then please get in touch.
Benefits:
- Long term career with a stable market leader
- Holiday Loyalty scheme
- Company Pension
- Uniform
- Company Healthcare Scheme
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across GBA Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,991 - £46,399 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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