Class 2 Driver at Driffield, East riding of yorkshire

Details of the job offer

  2026-07-17
  Shifts
  Temporary

Gi Group are looking for class 2 drivers / HGV 2 drivers to be supplied to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for the Winter Services Gritting Season to start in October and end in April.

This is a part time, 6 month contract role with vacancies at the location name depot.

Applicants must be able to reach this location within approximately 30 minutes and are urged to not apply if your commute time is greater than this.

We offer successful candidates an attractive remuneration package, and a 2 day fully paid training course is delivered to all new recruits.

This role will involve:

* Driving gritting vehicles (LGV Cat C / Class 2) to spread salt & brine on the road network of the region

* Winter duties include loading the vehicle with road salt using a loading shovel, driving and cleaning the vehicle

* Standby rota (paid) alternating with 2 weeks on and one week rest

Weekday Standby times

* Shift 1 - 16:00 to 00:00

* Shift 2 - 00:00 to 08:00

* Shift 3 - on rest

Weekend standby times

* Shift 1 - 12:00 to 00:00

* Shift 2 - 00:00 to 12:00

* Shift 3 - on rest

Standby payments are £17.46 per day Monday to Friday and £26.12 per day Saturday and Sunday = £139.54

If you are "called out" to grit the road, the payment for this is £101.60 (5 hour call out) or £121.92 (6 hour call out) on top of the daily standby payments, time worked over the standard call out durations will be at paid at the hourly rate of £20.32

Drivers will need:

* LGV Cat C (HGV Class 2) licence

* Digital Tachograph Card

* Full driver CPC

* No more than 6 points on their licence (for insurance purposes)

* No DD/DR endorsements (for insurance purposes)

* New drivers welcome

Full training is given to all new employees to ensure that you are suitably equipped to perform the duties.

Use this link to understand more about the role https://youtu.be/-3dKcvEJRus

To apply please call Chelsea or Shannon on 01472 268500 OPTION 2

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

  Driving
  Class 2 Drivers
  4965 - Grimsby /
  £17.46 - £121.12 per day
  GBP
  per day
Class 2 Driver
Temporary / Driffield
Place of work - City:
Driffield
Industrial sector:
Driving
Professional area:
Class 2 Drivers
Number of vacancies:
10
Reference code:
4965
Reference office:
Grimsby
Salary:
£17.46 - £121.12 per day
Salary to:
121.12
Salary per:
per day
Job offer insertion date:
2026-07-17

Gi Group are looking for class 2 drivers / HGV 2 drivers to be supplied to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for the Winter Services Gritting Season to start in October and end in April.

This is a part time, 6 month contract role with vacancies at the location name depot.

Applicants must be able to reach this location within approximately 30 minutes and are urged to not apply if your commute time is greater than this.

We offer successful candidates an attractive remuneration package, and a 2 day fully paid training course is delivered to all new recruits.

This role will involve:

* Driving gritting vehicles (LGV Cat C / Class 2) to spread salt & brine on the road network of the region

* Winter duties include loading the vehicle with road salt using a loading shovel, driving and cleaning the vehicle

* Standby rota (paid) alternating with 2 weeks on and one week rest

Weekday Standby times

* Shift 1 - 16:00 to 00:00

* Shift 2 - 00:00 to 08:00

* Shift 3 - on rest

Weekend standby times

* Shift 1 - 12:00 to 00:00

* Shift 2 - 00:00 to 12:00

* Shift 3 - on rest

Standby payments are £17.46 per day Monday to Friday and £26.12 per day Saturday and Sunday = £139.54

If you are "called out" to grit the road, the payment for this is £101.60 (5 hour call out) or £121.92 (6 hour call out) on top of the daily standby payments, time worked over the standard call out durations will be at paid at the hourly rate of £20.32

Drivers will need:

* LGV Cat C (HGV Class 2) licence

* Digital Tachograph Card

* Full driver CPC

* No more than 6 points on their licence (for insurance purposes)

* No DD/DR endorsements (for insurance purposes)

* New drivers welcome

Full training is given to all new employees to ensure that you are suitably equipped to perform the duties.

Use this link to understand more about the role https://youtu.be/-3dKcvEJRus

To apply please call Chelsea or Shannon on 01472 268500 OPTION 2

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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