HGV Class 1
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Position Overview & Specifications
At the heart of Gist are our crucial team of Drivers. We are currently looking for Class 1 Drivers to become part of our Carlisle 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
£12.50 per hour + Premiums and unsociable hours
Shift Patterns Available:
Sun - Thurs or Tues - Sat - 10:00 or 17:00 starts - Guaranteed 50hrs per week
Part time hours available - Fri - Mon - Midnight starts
What You'll be doing
Working as part of the team, you will be collecting from customers and delivering to RDCs for ALDI, M&S, Tesco, Occado, and Morrisons. A successful candidate will be passionate about safety, good communication skills, and be CPC and Class 1 qualified with a valid digi card. At Gist, you’ll benefit from paid CPC training, attractive pension provisions, company sick pay, cycle to work schemes, Refer a Friend, career opportunities and more.We have onsite facilities, regular shift and start times, overtime opportunities, free car parking and a welcoming and committed team.
What You'll need
- HGV 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
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.
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 roles across GIST'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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