Crewe logistics firm Gist offers cash incentive for new drivers

Crewe logistics firm Gist is offering up to £5,000 to attract new HGV drivers.

The incentive is for new HGV drivers joining their business from August to boost capability and resources.

The firm delivers chilled foods and fresh produce for key customers including Marks & Spencer across the UK.

The £5,000 will be paid through a combination of a £2,000 sign on bonus and up to three additional retention payments for continued service.

The company also it will be training new drivers through its Driver Training Programme.

Its training centre which opened in October 2019, will reopen in September following COVID guidance.

The centre features a static vehicle for training new drivers and a driver drop-in centre to support those re-training to become Class 1 HGV drivers.

General Manager Gary Todd said: “We’re proud of our long history as a key employer in this community.

“We’ve been working hard throughout the pandemic to keep food on the shelves across the nation and are so proud of our drivers for playing their part.

“We’re keen for others join our team and are delighted to be able to offer an amazing incentive of up to £5000 for drivers who join us.

“By offering this substantial incentive, we’re hoping to entice drivers who may have recently retired or moved to alternative careers back into the industry, and in the longer term, encourage younger people to consider driving as attractive career choice.”

Anyone interested in apply for a driver position can email [email protected] or text DRIVE4GIST to 82228.

(Gist lorry – pic by Jaggery, creative commons licence)