Class 2 Driver in Market Weighton

Overview

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. This is a part time contract which runs until the end of April. The roles are across Market Weighton, Carnaby & Beverley. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Standby Schedule

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

Pay

• Weekly standby payments are £153 (standby from home).
• If called out to grit the road, payment is £100.05 for a 5‑hour call‑out or £120.06 for a 6‑hour call‑out, on top of the daily standby payments, with overtime hours paid at £20.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• LGV Cat C (HGV Class 2) licence.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Full driver CPC.
• No more than 6 points on the licence (for insurance purposes).
• No DD/DR endorsements (for insurance purposes).
• New drivers welcome.

Training

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.

How to Apply

Use this link to an East Riding Yorkshire Council video to understand more about the role: https://youtu.be/-3dKcvEJRus.

To apply, please call our office on 01924 666 224 or email.

Drivers & logistics professionals wanted for temporary & permanent vacancies. Text \”DRIVER\” before your name, location and driving licence category to 88802.

Other

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