Class 1 Driver. Kempston Hardwick LilyLifestyle

Class 1 Driver

Location:

Bedford (MK43)

Contract:

Ongoing Temporary (Year‑round stability)

Earnings:
From 19.05 p/h up to 49.61 p/h

Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, Asda, as a Class 1 Driver. We’re looking for professional drivers for a long‑term partnership in Asda, Bedford. You will help keep the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region.

• Chilled & frozen loads, mostly stored in cages but some cases may be pallets
• 1–3 store deliveries, to supermarkets or petrol station stores
• Operate Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles (always paid at Class 1 rate)
• Conduct thorough vehicle checks and maintain accurate digital tachograph records
• Drive as per ASDA professional standards, coached and trained on arrival
• Manage Working Time Directive and Driving Hours rules to meet compliance expectations
• Act as the professional face of the brand when arriving at stores

• Daily and weekly bookings
• Available start time windows: 03:00‑06:00, 13:00‑18:00 or 22:00‑02:00
• Minimum 1 weekend day availability is a must
• Weekend‑only work available
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities

• Automatic pay rises at 12 and 27 weeks
• Double pay on Bank Holidays (up to 49.61 p/h)
• Increased holiday entitlement after first 12 weeks
• Overtime after 45 hours, paid weekly
• Paid breaks from Day 1
• On‑site parking & subsidised canteen
• GI Group perks & benefits

Week 1 rates (including advanced holiday pay):

• Days 06:00‑14:00: STD 19.05 p/h & Overtime 26.81 p/h
• Backs 14:00‑22:00: STD 20.45 p/h & Overtime 28.21 p/h
• Nights 22:00‑06:00: STD 22.41 p/h & Overtime 30.17 p/h

Week 12 rates:

• Days 06:00‑14:00: STD 19.47 p/h & Overtime 27.40 p/h
• Backs 14:00‑22:00: STD 22.10 p/h & Overtime 30.03 p/h
• Nights 22:00‑06:00: STD 23.66 p/h & Overtime 31.59 p/h

Week 27 rates:

• Days 06:00‑14:00: STD 20.57 p/h & Overtime 28.50 p/h
• Backs 14:00‑22:00: STD 24.81 p/h & Overtime 31.18 p/h
• Nights 22:00‑06:00: STD 24.81 p/h & Overtime 32.73 p/h

• Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 licence + 6 months Class 1 driving experience
• Previous experience in store deliveries preferred but not essential
• Max 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR or DD offences)
• Availability to work weekends essential for this 24/7 operation
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, with attention to detail

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