Class 1 Driver

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 £26.81 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £19.47 per hour & overtime at £27.40 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £20.57 per hour & overtime at £28.50 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Afternoons (14:00-22:00)

Week 1 - £20.45 per hour & overtime at £28.21 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £22.10 per hour & overtime at £30.03 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £23.25 per hour & overtime at £31.18 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Nights (22:00-06:00)

Week 1 - £22.41 per hour & overtime at £30.17 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 12 - £23.66 per hour & overtime at £31.59 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE)

Week 27+ - £24.81 per hour & overtime at £32.73 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

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Bank Holidays

Double (£38.10-£49.61 per hour)!

Class 1 Driver Role Responsibilities

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Store Deliveries

Completing 1-3 deliveries per shift using pallets and cages.

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Fleet Flexibility

Operating Class 1 vehicles primarily, with occasional Class 2 work (always paid at Class 1 rates).

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Operational Excellence

Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.

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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

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Morning Window

03:00 - 06:00 starts

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Afternoon Window

13:00 - 18:00 starts

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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

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Licence

Valid Cat C+E (Class 1) for a minimum of 6 months.

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Experience

At least 6 months of active Class 1 driving.

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Compliance

Valid CPC and Digi Tacho cards; maximum 6 minor points (no DR, IN, or DD).

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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.

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.

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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.