Class 1 Driver
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £19.05 to £31.56 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Long Term |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9AB |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2589_1777381780 |
Summary
Class 1 Driver Opportunity
Join Gi Group as a Class 1 Driver supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, Asda as a Class 1 Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership in Asda, Bedford. You will play a vital role in keeping the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region.
Class 1 Driver Compensation & Benefits
We offer a transparent and competitive PAYE pay structure with clear progression:
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 Role Responsibilities
- Store Deliveries: Completing 1-3 deliveries per shift using pallets and cages.
- Fleet Flexibility: Operating Class 1 vehicles primarily, with occasional Class 2 work (always paid at Class 1 rates).
- Operational Excellence: Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.
- Customer Service: Acting as a professional face of the brand when arriving at store bays.
Class 1 Driver Shift Patterns
We offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle, with shifts available 7 days a week:
- Morning Window: 03:00 - 06:00 starts
- Afternoon Window: 13:00 - 18:00 starts
- Night Window: 19:00 - 02:00 starts
- Average shift length of 10-12 hours with a guaranteed minimum of 8 hours paid.
Class 1 Driver Requirements
- Licence: Valid Cat C+E (Class 1) for a minimum of 6 months.
- Experience: At least 6 months of active Class 1 driving.
- Compliance: Valid CPC and Digi Tacho cards; maximum 6 minor points (no DR, IN, or DD).
- Flexibility: Availability to work weekends is essential for this 24/7 operation.
About Gi Group
Gi Group is a leading recruiter committed to equity and inclusion. We are proud members of Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout your employment journey.
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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.
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