Class 1 Night Driver

Location: Bedford (MK43)

Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)

Earnings: From £23.15 up to £50.75ph

Class 1 Night Driver Opportunity

Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, as a Class 1 Night Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership client in , Bedford. You will play a vital role in keeping the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region.

Role & Responsibilities :

• Chilled & frozen loads, mostly stored in cages but some cases may be pallets
• 1-3 store deliveries , this can be to supermarkets or petrol station stores
• Drivers must be flexible to operate Class 1and Class 2 vehicles (always paid at Class 1 rate)
• Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.
• Drivers must drive as per clients professional standards which you will be coached and trained on
• Ability to manage your Working Time Directive, and Driving Hours rules and Regulations in order to meet compliance expectations, and avoid infringement
• Acting as a professional face of the brand when arriving at stores

Shifts :

• Daily and Weekly Bookings
• Available start time windows : 18:00 – 22:00, 23:00 – 03:00
• Minimum 1 weekend day availability is a must
• Weekend only work 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 £50.75ph)
• Increased holiday entitlement once first 12 weeks is completed
• Peak Incentive £1 extra per hour from 1st December
• Overtime after 45 hours, paid on weekly basis
• Paid Breaks from Day 1
• Paid Assessments
• Monthly Performance Bonus
• Onsite Parking & Onsite subsidised Canteen
• GI Group Perks & Benefits

Pay rates, applicable from 1st November 2026  

WK1 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD £19.05ph & Overtime £26.80ph

Bacs 14:00-22:00 : STD £21.62ph & Overtime £29.38ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD £23.15ph & Overtime £30.90ph

WK 12 Rates – Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD £19.47ph & Overtime £27.39ph

Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD £22.10ph & Overtime £30.02ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD £23.66ph & Overtime £31.58ph

WK27 Rates – Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD £20.56ph & Overtime £28.49ph

Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD £23.24ph & Overtime £31.17ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD £24.80ph & Overtime £32.73ph

*** Pay Rates will increase from 1st December ***

Class 1 Driver Requirements

• Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 licence + 12 months Class 1 driving experience
• Previous experience in store deliveries would be preferred, but is not essential
• Max 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR or DD offences)
• Availability to work weekends is essential for this 24/7 operation
• Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail

*** INDUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW ***

If you think this role is for you, and you have the right skills please apply immediately and a member our team will contact you

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.