BRIT078 – HGV Class 1 Heavy Transporter Driver – Portbury

Brit European Group; Portbury; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night out allowance

Meal allowance

Overtime pay

Uniform provided

On-site facilities

Training & development

Career progression

Annual leave

Stable work

Specialist transport

Job summary

Brit European Group recruits experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for its specialist heavy transport operation based in Portbury. You will transport commercial vehicles and plant machinery across the UK with modern transporter equipment, enjoying a secure permanent role and strong earning potential.

The job offers a stable, year-round workload, night out and meal allowances, overtime at enhanced rates, and ongoing training to develop specialist transport skills within a respected operation.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No DD, DR or IN endorsements
• Good level of physical fitness
• Professional attitude and strong attention to safety

Responsibilities

• Transporting commercial vehicles and plant machinery nationwide
• Loading, securing and unloading vehicles safely
• Completing vehicle inspections and delivery paperwork
• Ensuring full compliance with all transport and safety regulations
• Working safely at height when required

Skills

HGV Licence C+E

12 months experience

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Safety conscious

Physical fitness

Job description

8th October 2026

£58,240 OTE | Monday to Friday Tramping | Specialist Transport Operation

Portbury

Brit European is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our specialist heavy transport operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers with vehicle recovery or car transporter experience looking for a permanent position with strong earning potential, modern equipment and long-term job security.

If you’re looking to move away from general haulage and join a professional specialist transport operation, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Brit European?

• Realistic OTE of £58,240 per year
• Monday to Friday tramping
• Night Out and Meal Allowances (Tax free)
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Company uniform
• On-site facilities
• Ongoing training and development
• Upskilling and progression opportunities
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with service
• Stable, year-round work
• Variety of specialist transport work

The Role

As part of our specialist transport team, you will transport commercial vehicles and plant machinery throughout the UK using the latest generation transporter equipment.

This is a rewarding role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work within a highly skilled transport operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Transporting commercial vehicles and plant machinery nationwide
• Loading, securing and unloading vehicles safely
• Completing vehicle inspections and delivery paperwork
• Ensuring full compliance with all transport and safety regulations
• Working safely at height when required

Please note this role operates specialist transporter vehicles fitted with transporter-sized cabs.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday tramping
• Typical start times between 05:00 and 06:00
• Up to 4 nights out per week
• Permanent, year-round work

What We’re Looking For

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous car transporter or vehicle recovery experience preferred but not essential
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No DD, DR or IN endorsements
• Good level of physical fitness
• Comfortable working at height
• Professional attitude and strong attention to safety

About Brit European

At Brit European, drivers are at the heart of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our drivers by providing stable work, quality equipment, ongoing support and opportunities to develop specialist skills within the transport industry.

This is more than just another driving role. It’s an opportunity to join a respected specialist transport operation and build a long-term career with a company that values its drivers.