Class 1 Weekend Driver
Location: Bedford (MK43)
Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)
Earnings: From £19.05ph up to £49.61ph
Class 1 Weekend Driver Opportunity
Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, as a Class 1 Weekend Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership based 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
- Saturday & Sunday
- Available start time windows : 13:00 - 17:00, 18:00 - 22:00, 23:00 - 03:00
- Minimum 1 weekend day availability is a must
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 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
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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, corporate 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 Friendly 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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