Class 1 Driver
2026-04-09
Full Time
Temporary
HGV Class 1 Driver - Nottingham
Gi Group is recruiting reliable Class 1 Drivers to support the distribution network of a leading pharmaceutical client. If you're safety-focused, experienced with long-distance routes and flexible with shift patterns, we want to hear from you.
Key details
- Location: Nottingham (operations from Beeston)
- Working days: Thursday to Monday
- Start window: between 13:00 and 23:00
Pay rates
- Weekdays: £17.25/hr
- Week nights: £18.37/hr
- Weekends: £23.19/hr
- Overtime payable
- Rates include holiday pay (PAYE without advanced holiday pay also available)
Essential requirements
- Category C+E licence, valid Digi-tacho and CPC
- Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
- Clean driving record (no more than 6 penalty points, subject to endorsement codes)
Key responsibilities
- Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance
- Deliver pharmaceutical consignments from Beeston to distribution centres across the UK
- Load/unload where required, following client procedures and secure handling protocols
- Comply with all company and client health & safety standards and documentation
Skills and attributes
- Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions under time-sensitive schedules
- Confident operating Class 1 vehicles in varied depot environments
- Willingness to cross-train for tug/shunter duties when required
- Basic record-keeping and familiarity with digital tacho systems
Employee benefits
- Access to an employee benefits package with discounts on entertainment, dining, fashion, travel, motoring, electronics and health & wellness
How to apply
Apply now to progress your driving career with Gi Group.
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, corperate 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 Freindly 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 1 Drivers
1947 - Nottingham
Nottingham - Nottinghamshire
£17.25 - £23.19 per hour
GBP
per hour
HGV Class 1 Driver - Nottingham
Gi Group is recruiting reliable Class 1 Drivers to support the distribution network of a leading pharmaceutical client. If you're safety-focused, experienced with long-distance routes and flexible with shift patterns, we want to hear from you.
Key details
- Location: Nottingham (operations from Beeston)
- Working days: Thursday to Monday
- Start window: between 13:00 and 23:00
Pay rates
- Weekdays: £17.25/hr
- Week nights: £18.37/hr
- Weekends: £23.19/hr
- Overtime payable
- Rates include holiday pay (PAYE without advanced holiday pay also available)
Essential requirements
- Category C+E licence, valid Digi-tacho and CPC
- Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
- Clean driving record (no more than 6 penalty points, subject to endorsement codes)
Key responsibilities
- Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance
- Deliver pharmaceutical consignments from Beeston to distribution centres across the UK
- Load/unload where required, following client procedures and secure handling protocols
- Comply with all company and client health & safety standards and documentation
Skills and attributes
- Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions under time-sensitive schedules
- Confident operating Class 1 vehicles in varied depot environments
- Willingness to cross-train for tug/shunter duties when required
- Basic record-keeping and familiarity with digital tacho systems
Employee benefits
- Access to an employee benefits package with discounts on entertainment, dining, fashion, travel, motoring, electronics and health & wellness
How to apply
Apply now to progress your driving career with Gi Group.
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, corperate 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 Freindly 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.