HGV Class 1 Driver

Blue Arrow; West of England; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite parking

Pre-booked shifts

Supportive team

Structured environment

Résumé du poste

Blue Arrow is looking for a HGV Class 1 Driver in Bristol (BS16) for trunk deliveries to Midlands hubs. Pre-booked shifts, predictable hours, and a supportive team are offered within a structured environment.

Shifts average 10–12 hours with 14:00–20:00 starts. Applicants must have a full UK Class C+E licence, CPC and digital tachograph card, plus 12 months of Class 1 experience.

Qualifications

• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience.
• No more than 6 points; DR/DG/CD/DD/BA not allowed.

Responsabilités

• Trunk deliveries to Midlands hubs with backhaul to depot.
• No multi-drop; one load per trip.
• Adhere to schedules and safety regulations.

Connaissances

Safe driving

Compliance

Route planning

Formation

Full UK Class C+E Licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Description du poste

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 2

Location: Bristol - BS16

Pay Rates

• Monday - Thursday: £19.15ph and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Friday: £19.15ph until midnight, £24.52ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Saturday: £24.52ph until midnight, £27.25ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Sunday: £27.25ph until midnight, £19.15ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• 45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service

Shift Patterns

• Shifts: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday
• Average Shift Length: 10 - 12 hours
• Start times vary between 14:00 - 20:00 depending on weekly requirements
• Pre-booked rota for better planning

Job Role

• Delivery Type: Trunk / drop and swap / collection x1
• Destinations: Midlands Hubs
• Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back
• No multi-drop

Vehicle & Equipment Info

• Modern fleet
• Telematics and route planning tech used

Requirements

• Full UK Class C+E Licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
• Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 6 months
• We cannot accept more than 6 points or DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on a licence.

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite parking
• Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
• Supportive team and structured environment
• Attractive pay rates

Why This Role is Family-Friendly

• Predictable hours and local depot
• Pre-booked rota allows for family planning

What Other Drivers Say

• "Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities"
• Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

• Fedex
• Royal Mail Group

We welcome applications from all backgrounds

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people