GR Employment

Class 1 Driver (8)

Aylesford ME20 7WT

Key information

Pay
Pension
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Class 1 Station-Based Driver on behalf of one of our customers based at Maidstone, Panattoni Park area.

You will be a frontline representative of the company, responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of secure shipments to and from Service Centres and Hub facilities. The post holder is directly responsible for enhancing the customer experience at every stage through a conscientious and dedicated approach to tasks.

We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking consistent work with a bit of flexibility built in.

Shift

Pattern (Night Trunk with Sleepout)

Monday to Thursday

6 PM to 7 AM (sleepout from 00:00 to 04:00)

Friday

6 PM to 8 AM (sleepout from 00:00 to 04:00)

Please note that this role involves driving between Maidstone, Slough (SDC), Park Royal (LNW) and London Heathrow (LHR AVI), including a scheduled sleep-out period

Hourly Rate

£19.63 per hour

Shift Premium

Extra £2.80 per hour after 7.00 pm

Saturday Premium

Extra £1.22 per hour

Sunday Premium

Extra £2.27 per hour

Overtime is paid after 45 hours at time and a half

Job responsibilities

Safely driving and operating a Class 1 to deliver and collect secure shipments

Ensuring the security of shipments and compliance with company policies and legal regulations

Trunking routes between Maidstone (MSE), Slough (SDC), Park Royal (LNW) and London Heathrow (LHR AVI)

Night shifts with a structured schedule

Includes a planned sleep-out period during each shift

Return to base at Maidstone upon completion of the route

Job benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme