Hgv 1 Driver

M4 Talent Group - Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

M4 Talent Group - Bristol is recruiting for two experienced HGV 1 Drivers for ongoing work in Avonmouth. The role is Monday to Friday with start times around 08:30–09:00 and finishes typically 17:00–18:00.

Expect 5–7 drops per day and forklift-assisted unloading in many cases. Applicants should have a valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Tachograph card, with at least two years of Class 1 experience, and be 25 or older due to insurance.

Qualifications

• Two years' Class 1 driving experience.
• Aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements.
• No more than six penalty points.
• Previous pallet-network or similar multidrop experience would be beneficial.
• Valid Class 1 Licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive 5–7 drops per day with deliveries backed onto bays.
• Unload deliveries where required using a forklift.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Keep the transport team updated on delays or changes throughout the day.
• Maintain regular contact with the client to report progress and issues.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Delivery paperwork

Customer-service skills

Punctual and reliable

Professional communication

Education

Valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Pallet-network experience

Job description

HGV 1 Drivers

Avonmouth

Monday to Friday

£18.00 - £19.00 ph

We are currently recruiting two experienced HGV 1 Drivers for ongoing work with a prestigious and highly respected client.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established and successful business that has an excellent reputation within its industry. The company has secured strong contracts, continues to grow and offers a professional, organised and welcoming working environment.

The role

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 08:30 and 09:00
• Normally finished between 17:00 and 18:00
• Paying £18.00-£19.00 per hour
• Ongoing work until approximately January/February
• Approximately 5-7 drops per day
• Deliveries are generally backed onto bays and unloaded by forklift
• Afternoon duties may include a trailer swap or a small number of collections
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately
• Keeping the transport team updated regarding delays or changes throughout the day

This is a customer-facing position, so you must be professional, approachable and confident communicating with customers. You will also need to maintain regular contact with the client, provide updates when required and report any delays or issues promptly.

Driver requirements

• Must be aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements
• Minimum of two years' Class 1 driving experience
• No more than six penalty points
• Previous pallet-network or similar multidrop experience would be highly beneficial
• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Good communication and customer-service skills
• Confident completing paperwork accurately
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Able to represent both our agency and the client to a high standard

Our client is extremely well regarded, with an excellent name, loyal customers and a strong, growing operation. This is an ideal opportunity for dependable drivers looking for consistent weekday work with a quality company.