Class 1 Driver in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Class 1 Driver

Location: Marston Gate, MK43 0UL

Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)

Earnings: From £22.41ph up to £28.01ph

Class 1 Driver Opportunity

Join Gi Group supporting our client based in Marston Gate, as a Class 1 Trunk Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership.

Role & Responsibilities :

• Parcel & Mail Bulk Loads
• Trunking Work, minimum manual handling
• 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 :

• Monday to Friday
• Varius start times available between 13:00 - 02:00
• Ongoing & Full Time Opportunity

Benefits & Pay Rates :

• Ongoing Work & Weekly / Daily Bookings
• Onsite Parking
• GI Group Perks & Benefits

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

Monday to Friday Day Shift : £22.41ph

Monday to Friday Night Shift : £23.53ph

Weekend / BH : £24.65ph - £28.01ph

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

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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