HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver | Bedford (MK43) | Full Time & Part Time | Any 5 from 7 | Weekend Working Essential | HG Recruitment

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HG Recruitment are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to support one of the UK’s leading supermarket distribution operations based in Bedford.

ASDA Distribution Centre
Marsh Leys Cottages, Farm Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9AB

Shift Standard Overtime (45+ Hours) Bank Holiday

Days (06:00–14:00) £17.96/hr £24.88/hr £35.92/hr

Back Shift (14:00–22:00) £20.30/hr £27.22/hr £40.60/hr

Nights (22:00–06:00) £21.66/hr £28.58/hr £43.32/hr

• Paid Breaks from Day One
• Minimum 8-Hour Shift Guarantee
• Overtime Paid After 45 Hours
• Class 2 Work Paid at Class 1 Rates
• Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

• 45-hour week (Night Shift):
  Up to £975 per week
• Expected annual earnings exceeding £50,000 (dependent on shift pattern and overtime)

For more information or to apply, contact our Northampton Planning Team at or send an email to Northampto

Join one of the UK's largest supermarket distribution operations with HG Recruitment. We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing work delivering ambient and chilled products to ASDA stores.

You’ll primarily drive Class 1 vehicles, with occasional Class 2 work when required – all paid at the full Class 1 rate.

• Supermarket store deliveries across the region.
• Ambient and chilled products.
• Class 1 store deliveries with trailer bay unloading.
• Occasional Class 2 deliveries to smaller stores, including cage deliveries and collections.
• Daily vehicle checks, electronic PODs and compliance with Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Any 5 days from 7 with regular weekend work.
• Typical start times: 22:00–03:00.

• Excellent premium hourly pay.
• Parity pay rates available until the end of August.
• Paid breaks from Day One.
• Minimum 8-hour shift guarantee.
• Ongoing full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Free training, CPC and driver development.
• Driver Portal and App with 24/7 support from HG Recruitment.
• Mentor and Mental Health First Aider support.

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience.
• Willing to complete Class 2 work when required (paid at Class 1 rate).
• Maximum 6 penalty points (minor endorsements only).
• Good knowledge of Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Reliable, professional and customer focused.
• Weekend availability is essential.

HG Recruitment are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Members of disability confident, should you require specialist assistance to support you in the application process our team of supportive operatives will always be on hand to support you one to one.

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