Class 1 Driver

2026-04-10

Full Time

Temporary


Join Gi Group and work with one of the UK's leading supermarkets. We are looking for drivers to join our team on a temporary contract, offering ongoing work 12 months per year for the right candidate.

Please note - there may be alcohol and meat deliveries involved in this role

Class 1 Driver - Rates of Pay:

Days (06:00-14:00)

Week 1 - £19.05 per hour & overtime at £26.56 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £19.47 per hour & overtime at £27.14 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £19.94 per hour & overtime at £27.61 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Afternoons (14:00-22:00)

Week 1 - £20.78 per hour & overtime at £28.29 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £21.23 per hour & overtime at £28.91 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £22.38 per hour & overtime at £30.05 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Nights (22:00-06:00)

Week 1 - £22.34 per hour & overtime at £29.84 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £22.83 per hour & overtime at £30.50 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £23.89 per hour & overtime at £31.56 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

- Pay excluding holiday pay per hour also available.

- Overtime is paid after 45 hours +

- Paid Breaks

- Monthly Performance Bonus available

- Bank Holidays: Double (£38.10-£47.78 per hour)!

Class 1 Driver - Shifts and Hours:

· Various start time windows available: (03:00-06:00am, 13:00-18:00pm & 19:00pm-02:00am)

· Shifts available 7 days a week

· ADHOC work also available

· 10-12 hours per day on average

· Minimum of 8 hours paid on every shift

· No pre-planned nights out

Assessment Days:

· No pre-planned nights out

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (MK43)

This role is commutable from: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Dunstable, Luton, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Shuttleworth, Bletchley, Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Huntingdon and the other surrounding areas.

Class 1 Driver - The Role:

· Working for a leading supermarket chain, drivers will be responsible for delivering groceries to supermarkets and petrol station shops.

· A usual shift will consist of 1-3 store deliveries, helping to tip both pallets and cages.

· Candidates MUST be able to work on the weekend.

· Candidates MUST be happy to drive Class 1 & Class 2 vehicles (paid at Class 1 rate)

· Ensure accurate completion of documentation

· Perform vehicle checks and report any defects

· Work efficiently to meet deadlines

· Please note there maybe alcohol deliveries involved in this role

Class 1 Driver - the perfect candidate will have:

· Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license + Driver CPC & DIGI Cards

· Will hold a UK Driving Licence, Tachograph & CPC Card

· Minimum 6 months Class 1 license + 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, IN or DD offences)

· Will be over 22 years of age for insurance purposes

· Will be flexible and remain calm under pressure

· Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail

· Please note there maybe alcohol deliveries involved in this role

Why Choose This Role?

· Weekly Pay PAYE

· Free on-site parking

· Overtime available

· Friendly and flexible working environment

· Consistent shifts

· Great pay!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Driving

Class 1 Drivers

2009 - Coventry

Bedford - Bedfordshire


£19 - £31 per hour

GBP

per hour



Class 1 Driver
Temporary / Bedford
Location:
Bedford
Sector:
Driving
Job Type:
Class 1 Drivers
Number of vacancies:
10
Reference code:
2009
Gi Group Team:
Coventry
Salary:
£19 - £31 per hour
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-04-10

Join Gi Group and work with one of the UK's leading supermarkets. We are looking for drivers to join our team on a temporary contract, offering ongoing work 12 months per year for the right candidate.

Please note - there may be alcohol and meat deliveries involved in this role

Class 1 Driver - Rates of Pay:

Days (06:00-14:00)

Week 1 - £19.05 per hour & overtime at £26.56 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £19.47 per hour & overtime at £27.14 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £19.94 per hour & overtime at £27.61 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Afternoons (14:00-22:00)

Week 1 - £20.78 per hour & overtime at £28.29 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £21.23 per hour & overtime at £28.91 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £22.38 per hour & overtime at £30.05 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Nights (22:00-06:00)

Week 1 - £22.34 per hour & overtime at £29.84 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £22.83 per hour & overtime at £30.50 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £23.89 per hour & overtime at £31.56 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

- Pay excluding holiday pay per hour also available.

- Overtime is paid after 45 hours +

- Paid Breaks

- Monthly Performance Bonus available

- Bank Holidays: Double (£38.10-£47.78 per hour)!

Class 1 Driver - Shifts and Hours:

· Various start time windows available: (03:00-06:00am, 13:00-18:00pm & 19:00pm-02:00am)

· Shifts available 7 days a week

· ADHOC work also available

· 10-12 hours per day on average

· Minimum of 8 hours paid on every shift

· No pre-planned nights out

Assessment Days:

· No pre-planned nights out

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (MK43)

This role is commutable from: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Dunstable, Luton, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Shuttleworth, Bletchley, Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Huntingdon and the other surrounding areas.

Class 1 Driver - The Role:

· Working for a leading supermarket chain, drivers will be responsible for delivering groceries to supermarkets and petrol station shops.

· A usual shift will consist of 1-3 store deliveries, helping to tip both pallets and cages.

· Candidates MUST be able to work on the weekend.

· Candidates MUST be happy to drive Class 1 & Class 2 vehicles (paid at Class 1 rate)

· Ensure accurate completion of documentation

· Perform vehicle checks and report any defects

· Work efficiently to meet deadlines

· Please note there maybe alcohol deliveries involved in this role

Class 1 Driver - the perfect candidate will have:

· Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license + Driver CPC & DIGI Cards

· Will hold a UK Driving Licence, Tachograph & CPC Card

· Minimum 6 months Class 1 license + 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, IN or DD offences)

· Will be over 22 years of age for insurance purposes

· Will be flexible and remain calm under pressure

· Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail

· Please note there maybe alcohol deliveries involved in this role

Why Choose This Role?

· Weekly Pay PAYE

· Free on-site parking

· Overtime available

· Friendly and flexible working environment

· Consistent shifts

· Great pay!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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