HGV Drivers

About the Role

Class 1 (Cat C+E) HGV Drivers – Whistl Bedford

Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver looking for long-term stability, a modern fleet, and a company that truly values its drivers?

At Whistl Bedford, we’re a leading logistics business transforming delivery management across the UK. We’re growing and looking for reliable, professional drivers to join our team.

Whether you're seeking career progression, job security, or a supportive, people-first working environment, we offer it all. Plus, with potential overtime earnings of up to £9,750 per year (Class 1, based on an average of 8 hours overtime per week), your hard work can really pay off.

Working Hours

42 hours guaranteed, with overtime paid after 42 hours at £23.46 per hour

• Day shift Class 1 -Monday to Friday, circa 10-11 am Start available

Join our team of HGV Drivers in Bedford and be part of a company that values professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction above all else!

Job Opportunity

As a Whistl HGV Driver, you’ll be responsible for transporting goods on pre-planned, designated routes. We operate a collection and injection to carrier model, giving you a more structured and predictable day.

You’ll be representing the Whistl brand, delivering exceptional service with every journey and helping ensure our customers’ goods arrive on time and in perfect condition.

As an HGV Driver at Whistl, you will:

• Operate and maintain HGV vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure the timely and secure delivery of goods to designated locations.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Provide exceptional customer service,
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety issues.

Essential Skills

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence and CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification (the cost of renewals required during employment will be covered by Whistl)
• Digital tachograph card
• Excellent driving record with no major violations or accidents and a strong knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Ability to handle physical demands
• Good communication skills to quickly understand instructions and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills

Join our team of HGV Drivers and be a part of a team that values professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction above all else!

Additional Information

If you are not successful on this occasion, we may retain your CV on file for future driving opportunities, in line with GDPR requirements. You may request the removal of your details at any time.

About Company

We are the UK’s leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to delivery excellence to our customers.

We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeded both our business and personal development goals.

We are a ‘family’ of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.

We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.

Benefits

• 42 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend Working Allowance: Up to £200/month for weekend shifts as part of your contractual schedule
• 6th Shift Incentive: Additional shift paid at 1.75x your basic rate
• Night Shift Allowance: 15% extra pay for hours worked between 10 pm and 6 am
• Driver CPC Renewal training undertaken in-house at no cost to you
• Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
• Company Pension
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance & Critical illness cover
• Career development opportunities
• Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme