Class 1 Driver

Class 1 Driver – Early AM

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 Night Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership client in Bedford. You will play a vital role in keeping 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 per day, 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 client professional standards, with coaching and training provided
• Manage Working Time Directive, Driving Hours rules and regulations to comply and avoid infringement
• Act as a professional face of the brand when arriving at stores

• Daily and weekly bookings
• Available start time windows: 01:00 am – 03:00 am
• Minimum one 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 £49.61ph)
• Increased holiday entitlement after first 12 weeks
• 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

• Days 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

• Days 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

• 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
• Maximum 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR or DD offences)
• Availability to work weekends essential for this 24/7 operation
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with attention to detail

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

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