Class 1 Weekend Lorry Driver. Kempston Hardwick LilyLifestyle
Listed on 2026-06-08
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Transportation
Driver, General Labor, Delivery
Location: Kempston Hardwick
Class 1 Weekend Driver
Location:
Bedford (MK43)
Contract:
Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)
Earnings:
From 22.41 up to 49.61ph
Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, as a Class 1 Weekend Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership based in Bedford. You will play a vital role in keeping the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region.
Role & Responsibilities- Chilled & frozen loads, mostly stored in cages but some cases may be pallets
- 1-3 store deliveries, this can be to supermarkets or petrol station stores
- Drivers must be flexible to operate Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles (always paid at Class 1 rate)
- Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.
- Drivers must drive as per clients professional standards which you will be coached and trained on
- Ability to manage your Working Time Directive, and Driving Hours rules and Regulations in order to meet compliance expectations, and avoid infringement
- Acting as a professional face of the brand when arriving at stores
- Saturday & Sunday
- Available start time windows : 13:00 - 17:00, 18:00 - 22:00, 23:00 - 03:00
- Minimum 1 weekend day availability is a must
- Automatic pay rises at 12 and 27 weeks
- Double pay on Bank Holidays (up to 49.61ph)
- Increased holiday entitlement once first 12 weeks is completed
- Overtime after 45 hours, paid on weekly basis
- Paid Breaks from Day 1
- Monthly Performance Bonus
- Onsite Parking & Onsite subsidised Canteen
- GI Group Perks & Benefits
Days 06:00-14:00 : STD 19.05ph & Overtime 26.81ph
Bacs 14:00-22:00 : STD 20.45ph & Overtime 28.21ph
Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD 22.41ph & Overtime 30.17ph
WK 12 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday payDays 06:00-14:00 : STD 19.47ph & Overtime 27.40ph
Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD 22.10ph & Overtime 30.03ph
Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD 23.66ph & Overtime 31.59ph
WK 27 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday payDays 06:00-14:00 : STD 20.57ph & Overtime 28.50ph
Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD 24.81ph & Overtime 31.18ph
Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD 24.81ph & Overtime 32.73ph
Class 1 Driver Requirements- 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 would be preferred, but is not essential
- Max 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR or DD offences)
- Availability to work weekends is essential for this 24/7 operation
- Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail
- Thursday 11th June 06:00 am & 11:00 am
- Thursday 25th June 06:00 am, 11:00am and 15:00
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