HGV Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff Driving; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

100% PAYE employment

24/7 support

No umbrella payroll

Job summary

Pure Staff's Driving Team is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for our client in Bristol, offering regular night shifts from 16:00 with local deliveries of palatalised and boxed aggregates to builder's merchants.

You will operate a modern Class 1 articulated flatbed, aiming for three deliveries per shift and responsibilities include load securing. Nights typically finish around 04:00–06:00.

Qualifications

• A valid UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence and CPC / DQC.
• Digital Tachograph Card and clean licence (≤6 penalty points).
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete local deliveries to builder's merchants.
• Strap and secure loads before departure.
• Operate an Arctic flatbed with cage sides on night shifts.
• Deliver approximately 3 local loads per shift and reload between stops.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Driver's Hours regulations.

Skills

Night shifts

Local deliveries

Load securing

Education

Category C+E (Class 1) Licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC / DQC

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver |£20.17 per hour | Monday to Sunday | 16:00 Starts | Ongoing | Local Deliveries

Pure Staff's Driving Team is currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for our client based in Bristol. This role involves completing local deliveries of palatalised and boxed aggregates to builder's merchants, offering consistent night shifts from Monday through to Sunday.

Drivers will start at 16:00, with shifts typically finishing between 04:00 and 06:00, depending on the route and delivery schedule. You will be operating a modern Class 1 articulated flatbed vehicle with cage sides, completing around three deliveries per shift.

As part of the role, drivers will be responsible for strapping and securing loads to ensure safe transportation. Previous experience with flatbed vehicles and knowledge of load restraint procedures would be highly advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for regular, ongoing night work with a well-established client.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver

Monday to Friday Days: £18.00 per hour (+ accrued holiday pay) or £20.17 per hour (including holiday)

Saturday (occasional / optional): £19.00 per hour (+ accrued holiday pay) or £21.29 per hour (including holiday)

Sunday / Bank Holiday (occasional / optional): £20.00 per hour (+accrued holiday pay) or £22.41 per hour (including holiday)

Your Typical Working Day

• Monday to Sunday work
• Start times from 16:00

• Shifts typical lasting 10 to 12 hours

• Approximately 3 local deliveries per day
• Delivering palatalised and boxed aggregate to builder's merchants
• Driving an Arctic flatbed with cage sides
• Collecting loads from the aggregate site in Harlow
• Generally returning to site following each delivery to reload
• Strapping and safely securing loads before departure
• Some waiting and loading time can be expected
• Modern vehicle fleet including digital mirror vehicles

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

Pure Staff has been supporting professional HGV Drivers across the UK for many years, with an experienced Driving recruitment team and a large national customer base.

When working through Pure Staff you'll benefit from:

• 100% PAYE employment directly through Pure Staff
• No umbrella companies or outsourced payroll providers
• No payroll processing fees, charges or hidden deductions
• Weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning
• Dedicated in-house payroll team
• Clear and easy-to-understand payslips
• Accrued holiday pay paid when you take annual leave
• Full statutory holiday entitlement
• Easy online registration and remote Right to Work verification
• Experienced consultants who understand professional driving
• 24/7 support while you're working
• Access to employee perks and discounts
• Pure Staff Charity Foundation supporting good causes within the communities in which we operate

We also take Driver's Hours and Working Time compliance seriously and work with both our drivers and customers to promote safe and compliant working practices.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this HGV Class 1 Driver position you will need:

• A valid UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A valid Driver CPC / DQC
• A minimum of 12 month's HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
• Confidence securing and strapping loads
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and Working Time regulations
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude

Previous flatbed, builder's merchant, aggregate or load-strapping experience would be advantageous.

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