HGV Class 1

24‑7 Recruitment Services Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term bookings

Night/weekend shift rates

Job summary

24-7 Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking reliable HGV Class 1 drivers for long-term bookings in Avonmouth, Bristol. This role offers full-time, ongoing shifts with a rotation pattern.

Base rate £19.23/hour, enhanced £24.04/hour for nights and weekends, plus night shift (£26.92 ph). Weekly pay and long-term assignments provide steady work.

Qualifications

• Licence valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) with 6–12 months to 1 year experience preferred.
• Driver CPC Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Endorsements: max 6 penalty points; no DD/DR/CD/IN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods safely on regional and national routes.
• Carry out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Ensure load security and safety compliance at all times.
• Docket/digital tachograph logs and delivery documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service when delivering to hubs or sites.
• Comply with EU Drivers’ Hours and WTD regulations.

Skills

Driver hours

Tachograph rules

Communication

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol

Base Pay Rate: £19.23 per hour

Enhanced Pay Rate: £24.04 per hour (for applicable enhanced shifts)

Shift Pattern: Any 5 days from 7

Position Type: Full-Time / Ongoing / Long-Term Bookings

Pay Rates & Benefits

• Base Rate: £19.23 per hour
• Enhanced Rate: £24.04 per hour (applicable for nights / weekends / overtime depending on assignment)
• Night shift from 21.00 -03.00 £26.92 ph
• Work Security: Long-term, ongoing bookings available with regular start times.
• Flexible Scheduling: Shift rotation across any 5 days from 7.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable direct payments every week

Role Overview

We are seeking reliable and professional HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers for long-term work based in Avonmouth. This role offers consistent full-time shift patterns across 5 days out of 7, with competitive base rates and enhanced pay rates available.

Whether you are looking for steady day shifts, night runs, or weekend work, we have long-term bookings available to suit your availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform safe and timely deliveries of goods across regional and national routes.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any defects immediately.
• Ensure all load security regulations and safety compliance standards are met.
• Accurately complete digital tachograph logs and delivery documentation.
• Provide excellente customer service when delivering to hubs, depots, or customer sites.
• Adhere strictly to EU Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), and road safety regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• Licence: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence (minimum 6 months to 1 year experience preferred).
• Cards: Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Endorsements: Maximum of 6 penalty points on licence (no DD, DR, CD, or IN endorsements for insurance purposes).
• Skills: Strong understanding of driver hours and tacho regulations, good spatial awareness, and strong communication skills.
• Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and capable of working as part of a busy operational team.