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