Class 2 Driver

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 Market Weighton 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