Class 2 Drivers - New Passes Welcome - £45k+ per year

Blue Arrow; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bristol is seeking Class 2 Drivers, including newly qualified candidates, for a temp to perm position. Responsibilities include completing deliveries, loading/unloading goods, and ensuring paperwork is accurate. The starting pay is £17.00 per hour, leading to an annual salary of over £45k with bonuses. Full training will be provided, and the work environment is supportive and family-like, with opportunities for promotions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Uniform and PPE provided

Internal promotions

Closure between Christmas and New Year

Family-like atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must pass a driving assessment and complete training before starting.
• No more than 6 points on driving licence for minor offences.
• Experience with manual handling and safe lifting practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Completing up to 5 deliveries daily.
• Manual loading and unloading.
• Completing relevant paperwork.

Skills

Reliability and trustworthiness

Good customer service skills

Physical fitness

Good level of spoken English

Education

Category C driving licence

Up to date CPC and Digi Tacho cards

CSCS card (beneficial)

Job description

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Class 2 Drivers - New Passes Welcome - £45k+ per year, Bristol

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Client:

Blue Arrow

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Blue Arrow Bristol are recruiting LGV 2 / Class 2 drivers to work for one of the UK's leading retailers based in Avonmouth in Bristol. The roles are temp to perm - after 12 weeks you will be offered a permanent contract directly with the client. The client is happy to accept newly qualified drivers and provide you with all the necessary training to help you build your confidence and experience. We had new passes attending assessments who were very nervous, our client saw a lot of potential in these candidates though and put a plan in place on how to make these drivers more confident and provided them with all the necessary support - not many companies can offer this!

All drivers will have to pass a drug and alcohol test (and be happy to be re-tested occasionally) and also undergo a Disclosure Scotland (DBS) clearance. The company has a strict anti drugs and alcohol policy and conduct random drug and alcohol tests for 2-3 staff every day.

The start times for the roles will be between 4am-6am and you will be completing around 50 hours per week on average. The roles are Monday to Friday only - no weekend work will be involved.

The pay rate is £17.00 per hour. The starting annual salary once you get the contract will be £42,432 + overtime + quarterly bonuses, bringing your total annual earnings just over £45k.

Please note that the roles are very physical and 60% of your day will be spent loading and unloading the products. You will be working with a drivers mate or another driver at all times.

Benefits of working for the client:

• If you are a newly qualified driver, this is an excellent opportunity to gain skills such as how to use your tacho card correctly, manual handling, WTD regulations etc.
• Internal promotions
• "Family like" atmosphere
• Uniform and PPE provided by the client
• 25 days of annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Closure between Christmas and New Year

As a Class 2 delivery driver, your duties will include:

• Completing up to 5 deliveries daily
• Manual loading and unloading - extensive training will be provided
• Completing relevant paperwork
• Using PODs

Candidate requirements:

• Category C driving licence, up to date CPC and Digi Tacho cards
• No more than 6 points on your driving licence and only for minor offences
• CSCS card would be beneficial
• Physical fitness
• Reliability and trustworthiness
• Good customer service skills and willingness to represent client's values
• Good level of spoken English

All drivers will need to pass a driving assessment (theory and practical test as well as a drug & alcohol test) and complete 1 week's worth of training (mainly manual handling and safe lifting practices) before starting to drive yourself.

If the roles sound of your interest, please apply online or, alternatively, please call Sinita from Blue Arrow Bristol on 01179299449 for more information.

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