https://jobs.co.uk/job/class-1-driver-in-bedford-ideal-recruit-ltd--f9dbe981-30f7-421a-b671-5a3c7593693c RSS feed for Class 1 Driver in Bedford at Ideal Recruit Ltd. en-gb Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:16:50 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/class-1-driver-in-bedford-ideal-recruit-ltd--f9dbe981-30f7-421a-b671-5a3c7593693c https://jobs.co.uk/job/class-1-driver-in-bedford-ideal-recruit-ltd--f9dbe981-30f7-421a-b671-5a3c7593693c Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Bedford | Salary: £17.00 - £26.92/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. 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... Permanent