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Class 1 Driver in Bedford

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Sept 2026
💰 £27/yr(£17/yr – £27/yr)

About the role

Ideal Recruit is currently looking for HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a well-established client based in Bedford.

The role includes deliveries to stores across the UK, with an average of 2–3 drops of caged goods, plus some collections.

Rates of Pay: PAYE.

Holiday entitlement will be accrued during employment.

The rate applies for the first 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, the rate will increase, and it will increase again after 27 weeks.

Day rate £17.00 p/h between 06:00-13:59 (from 14:00 afternoon rate applies).
Overtime after 45 hours £23.92 p/h

Afternoon rate £18.25 p/h between 14:00-21:59 (from 22:00 night rate applies).
Overtime after 45 hours £25.17 p/h

Night rate £20.00 p/h between 22:00-05:59 (from 06:00 day rate applies).
Overtime after 45 hours £26.92 p/h

Additional Information

Paid assessment required

Fully paid breaks

Shift availability: Days / Afternoons / Nights

Shifts available Monday to Sunday

Requirements

HGV Class 1 driving entitlement (Category CE)

Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience

Refrigerator unit experience preferred

Valid Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card

No more than 6 penalty points (minor endorsements only)

How to Apply
If you are interested, apply now or send a message with (Your Name + Bedford) to: (phone number removed) ask for Patrick or (phone number removed) ask for Emil.

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