HGV Class 1 Night Driver Marston Gate
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Position Overview & Specifications
Logistics done differently.
Are you an HGV driver fed up with not knowing when youβre working next, or when your work will die down? Maybe youβve recently passed your test and youβre now looking for a company thatβs willing to give you the opportunity to kick off your career? Then look no further - XPO Logistics are recruiting! Weβre looking for part time and full-time, permanent Class 1 HGV Night driver to join us based on our site at Marston Gate, Bedford. You will be working on our prestigious Wolseley contract, delivering plumbing materials to stores, in your own designated vehicle.
Need to apply quickly? If you are running short of time but keen to hear more about this position please text XPO MG to 80818 and we will reply as quickly as possible
Newly qualified?
Thatβs great! We canβt wait to develop you from driving school to an experienced driver, with mentoring, nursery routes to help those new into the industry get used to making deliveries with easy to navigate locations, and regular training updates.
Pay, benefits and more.
Youβll be representing XPO on our expanding contract with Wolseley, working 45 guaranteed hours per week on the Sunday to Thursday night shift, with start times between 2200 and 0200. In return for your hard work, weβll offer you a competitive average OTE of Β£49,369, including allowances, based on the average over time of 9 hours per week., PLUS a retention bonus of up to Β£3000 per annum. Youβll also have access to a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, holiday pay and many other perks including ongoing training.
What youβll do on a typical day:
Youβll be delivering goods to a major plumbing and heating distributor on a multi-drop basis.- You will be responsible for opening each site to offload the goods
- Returns to be loaded on the vehicle before the site is once again secured by yourself
What you need to succeed at XPO:
LGV / HGV C+E/Class 1 Entitlement on your licence- No more than 6 points, with no DD or DR endorsements present
- CPC and Digital Tacho card
- Strong knowledge of UK road network
- An FLT licence, however, training is available for this
Be part of something big.
XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team β energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Night Driver Marston Gate roles across XPO Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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