Overview
Class 1 Night Driver Jobs in Kempston Hardwick, UK at Gi Group
Location: Kempston Hardwick
Class 1 Night Driver
Location:
Bedford (MK43)
Contract:
Ongoing Temporary (Year‑round stability)
Earnings: £22.41 to £49.61 per hour, depending on shift and experience
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver chilled and frozen loads, usually in cages, sometimes on pallets
- Make 1–3 store deliveries per shift, to supermarkets or petrol stations
- Operate both Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles (pay is at Class 1 rate)
- Perform vehicle checks and maintain accurate digital tachograph records
- Adhere to professional standards, receiving coaching and training
- Manage Working Time Directive and Driving Hours rules to meet compliance
- Present a professional face of the brand when arriving at stores
Shift & Availability
- Daily and weekly bookings
- Start time windows: 18:00‑22:00 or 23:00‑03:00
- Must be available at least one weekend day per week; weekend‑only work also 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 £49.61ph)
- Increased holiday entitlement after 12 weeks
- Overtime after 45 hours, paid weekly
- Paid breaks from Day 1
- Monthly performance bonus
- On‑site parking and subsidised canteen
- GI Group perks and benefits
Weekend rates (example) – Standard and overtime rates vary by week: WK 1, 12, 27 (details provided by employer)
Driver Requirements
- Valid UK driver cards: licence, CPC and digital (DIGI) cards
- Minimum 6 months Class 1 licence and 6 months Class 1 driving experience
- Previous store‑delivery experience preferred, not essential
- Maximum 6 penalty points accepted; no DR or DD offences
- Availability to work weekends, essential for 24/7 operation
- Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills, and attention to detail
Induction Dates
- Tuesday 9 June – 06:00 am & 11:00 am
- Thursday 11 June – 06:00 am & 11:00 am
- Thursday 25 June – 06:00 am, 11:00 am and 15:00 pm
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout your employment journey.
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Title: Class 1 Night Driver
Company: Gi Group
Location: Kempston Hardwick, UK
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