Class 1 Night Driver

Class 1 Night Driver

Location: Bedford (MK43)

Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)

Earnings: From 22.41 up to 49.61ph

Class 1 Night Driver Opportunity

Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, Asda as a Class 1 Night 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.

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 and Class 2 vehicles (always paid at Class 1 rate)
• Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.
• Drivers must drive as per ASDA 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 49.61ph)
• Increased holiday entitlement once first 12 weeks is completed
• Overtime after 45 hours, paid on weekly basis
• Paid Breaks from Day 1
• Monthly Performance Bonus
• Onsite Parking & Onsite subsidised Canteen
• GI Group Perks & Benefits

WK 1 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD 19.05ph & Overtime 26.81ph

Bacs 14:00-22:00 : STD 20.45ph & Overtime 28.21ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD 22.41ph & Overtime 30.17ph

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

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD 19.47ph & Overtime 27.40ph

Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD 22.10ph & Overtime 30.03ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD 23.66ph & Overtime 31.59ph

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

Days 06:00-14:00 : STD 20.57ph & Overtime 28.50ph

Backs 14:00-22:00 : STD 24.81ph & Overtime 31.18ph

Nights 22:00-06:00 : STD 24.81ph & Overtime 32.73ph

Class 1 Driver Requirements

• Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 licence + 6 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

• W.C 07/06/2026
• W.C 14/06/2026

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.

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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