Class 1 Night Driver

Job description

Class 1 Night Driver

Location: Bedford (MK43)

Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)

Earnings: From £23.15 up to £50.75ph

Class 1 Night Driver Opportunity

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.

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 1and 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 storesShifts :

Daily and Weekly Bookings
Available start time windows : 18:00 - 22:00, 23:00 - 03:00
Minimum 1 weekend day availability is a must
Weekend only work available
Full time and part time opportunities

Benefits & Pay Rates :

Automatic pay rises at 12 and 27 weeks
Double pay on Bank Holidays (up to £50.75ph)
Increased holiday entitlement once first 12 weeks is completed
Peak Incentive £1 extra per hour from 1st December
Overtime after 45 hours, paid on weekly basis
Paid Breaks from Day 1
Paid Assessments
Monthly Performance Bonus
Onsite Parking & Onsite subsidised Canteen
GI Group Perks & Benefits

Pay rates, applicable from 1st November 2026

WK1 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD £19.05ph & Overtime £26.80ph

Bacs 14:00-22:00 : STD £21.62ph & Overtime £29.38ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD £23.15ph & Overtime £30.90ph

WK 12 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD £19.47ph & Overtime £27.39ph

Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD £22.10ph & Overtime £30.02ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD £23.66ph & Overtime £31.58ph

WK27 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD £20.56ph & Overtime £28.49ph

Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD £23.24ph & Overtime £31.17ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD £24.80ph & Overtime £32.73ph

*** Pay Rates will increase from 1st December ***

Class 1 Driver Requirements

Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
Minimum 12 months Class 1 licence + 12 months Class 1 driving experience
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kempston Hardwick

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English