Class 2 Driver

Gi Group

  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
2025-08-08Part TimeContractGi 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 SeasonThis is a part time, 6-month contract role with vacancies at Market Weighton & Beverley depots.Applicants must be able to reach one of these locations 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 / HGV 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 "off" (rest week)
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
Weekly standby payments are £153. Per week (standby from home - not at a depot)If you are "called out" to grit the road, the payment for this is £100.05 (defined 5 hour call out) or £120.06 (defined 6 hour call out) on top of the daily standby payments, with overtime hours paid at £20.01 per hour.99% of "call outs" are planned and you are advised on a daily basis the "call out likelihood".The number of "call outs" throughout the winter is dependent upon the weather.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
A minimum of 2 days training is given to all new employees to ensure that you are suitably equipped to perform the duties, with more available to those who feel they need it.Use this link to an East Riding Yorkshire Council video to understand more about the role https://youtu.be/-3dKcvEJRusShould 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, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.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.DrivingClass 2 DriversMC250808245024 - GrimsbyYO25 9AZ - East Riding of Yorkshire£16.92 - £120.06 per hourGBPper hour

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