Class 1 Driver (33)

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver on behalf of one of our customers, DHL Express in Slough, Colnbrook.

You will be a frontline representative of the company, responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of secure shipments to and from our Service Centre and Hub facilities. The post holder is directly responsible for enhancing the customer experience at every stage through a conscientious and dedicated approach to tasks.

You will be expected to provide excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.

Shift pattern

Floater Shifts (Flexible Start Windows)

Early Floater (Monday to Friday)

Start times between 13:00 – 17:00

Early Floater (Monday to Friday)

Start times between 18:00 – 23:00

(1-hour unpaid break)

Hourly Rate

£19.63 per hour

Shift Premium

Extra £2.80 per hour between 7pm and 8am

Saturday Premium

Extra £1.22 per hour

Sunday Premium

Extra £2.27 per hour

Overtime is paid after 45 hours at time and a half

Perform scheduled trunking runs between DHL depots and hubs

Planning and managing your daily routes to meet deadlines efficiently

Ensuring the security of shipments and compliance with company policies and legal regulations

Conduct pre- and post-vehicle checks