Class 1 Night Driver

Class 1 Night Driver

Location:

Bedford (MK43)

Contract:

Ongoing Temporary (Year‑round stability)

Earnings: £22.41 to £49.61 per hour, depending on shift and experience

• Deliver chilled and frozen loads, usually in cages, sometimes on pallets
• Make 1–3 store deliveries per shift, to supermarkets or petrol stations
• Operate both Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles (pay is at Class 1 rate)
• Perform vehicle checks and maintain accurate digital tachograph records
• Adhere to professional standards, receiving coaching and training
• Manage Working Time Directive and Driving Hours rules to meet compliance
• Present a professional face of the brand when arriving at stores

• Daily and weekly bookings
• Start time windows: 18:00‑22:00 or 23:00‑03:00
• Must be available at least one weekend day per week; weekend‑only work also available
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities

• Automatic pay rises at 12 and 27 weeks
• Double pay on bank holidays (up to £49.61ph)
• Increased holiday entitlement after 12 weeks
• Overtime after 45 hours, paid weekly
• Paid breaks from Day 1
• Monthly performance bonus
• On‑site parking and subsidised canteen
• GI Group perks and benefits

Weekend rates (example) – Standard and overtime rates vary by week: WK 1, 12, 27 (details provided by employer)

• Valid UK driver cards: licence, CPC and digital (DIGI) cards
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 licence and 6 months Class 1 driving experience
• Previous store‑delivery experience preferred, not essential
• Maximum 6 penalty points accepted; no DR or DD offences
• Availability to work weekends, essential for 24/7 operation
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills, and attention to detail

• Tuesday 9 June – 06:00 am & 11:00 am
• Thursday 11 June – 06:00 am & 11:00 am
• Thursday 25 June – 06:00 am, 11:00 am and 15:00 pm

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