https://jobs.co.uk/job/class-1-driver-in-bedford-ideal-recruit-ltd--de4675a9-3bfc-4fbc-9b76-879ce1eecefc RSS feed for Class 1 Driver in Bedford at Ideal Recruit Ltd. en-gb Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:47:09 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/class-1-driver-in-bedford-ideal-recruit-ltd--de4675a9-3bfc-4fbc-9b76-879ce1eecefc https://jobs.co.uk/job/class-1-driver-in-bedford-ideal-recruit-ltd--de4675a9-3bfc-4fbc-9b76-879ce1eecefc Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Bedford | Salary: £17.00 - £20.00/hour | Type: Permanent | 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. Day rate £17.96 p/h between 06:00-13:59 (from 14:00 afternoon rate applies).Overtime after 45 hours £24.88 p/h Afternoon rate £20.30 p/h between 14:00-21:59 (from 22:00 night rate applies).Overtime after 45 hours £27.22 p/h Night rate £21.66 p/h between 22:00-05:59 (from 06:00 day rate applies).Overtime after 45 hours £28.58 p/h For more information regarding the rates after week 12 and week 27, please contact us.   Additional Information Paid assessment required Fully paid breaks Shift availability: Days / Afternoons / Nights Shifts available Monday to Sunday Holiday entitlement will be accrued during employment.   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 ... Permanent