HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
*WE ARE NOT AN AGENCY*
Are you looking for an easy going, stress free work environment where you are left to complete your job your own way and get paid well ?
Do you want to join a small close knit team driving modern large vehicles fully kitted out with Microwaves, A/C etc and have a laugh at the same time ?
If the answer to the above is yes then you are in the right place, We are a small haulage company with old school values based at Trafford park and have a contract with a large distribution company, most runs are planned for 12 hours, sometimes you will do less, but as in haulage occasionally you will do a little bit more. The vehicle you will be driving are Mercedes Actros and the trailers are always our customers so a lot of the time we benefit from drop and swap instead of live tips.
We pay weekly or Monthly on a Friday direct to your bank account , Shifts are available to suit your needs, Sun- Thurs ? Mon - Fri ? 4 on 4 off ? Varying start times, what ever you want we will accommodate.
We are looking for Night drivers, Day Drivers with Class 1 entitlement for immediate starts, the work is ongoing all year round and not just for a few months, we value our drivers and fully believe that without them we do not have a business.
If the above interests you and you would like any more information please text John on 07494072996
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dukinfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across Gmi Distribution'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 General.
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 £37,500 - £37,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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