HGV Class 1 Driver – Experienced – Gloucester

Reed Boardall Group; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend- £600

Cash Health Plan

Length of service awards

Driver Scoring Prizes

Paid Breaks

Colleague Contribution Bonus

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Christmas benefits

Free onsite parking

Stonegate Pubs Discount (20%)

Job summary

Reed Boardall Group in Gloucester is looking for reliable HGV Class 1 drivers to join a driver-first team. You will operate modern, well-maintained vehicles, and benefit from secure year-round work and transparent pay structures.

Typical earnings are around £55,000 annually with a 50-hour week, weekend shifts, and overtime bonuses. Various shift patterns, overtime incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer to reward dedication.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence and DCPC training are required.
• Proven safe driving record and compliance with regulations.
• Willingness to work weekends and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 1 vehicles on day and night routes.
• Adhere to company safety standards and schedules.
• Ensure timely, accurate deliveries and reporting.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

DCPC Training

Weekend work

Safe driving record

Job description

HGV Class 1 Drivers – Join Our Team!

Looking for secure, year-round work with a company that truly values its drivers? At Reed Boardall we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled logistics specialists. With a modern, well-maintained fleet, great pay, and unbeatable driver support, we make sure you feel part of the family from day one.

Typical drivers average around £55,000 annually, based on a 50-hour week, some weekend shifts, and overtime bonuses.

(Includes competitive hourly rates, weekend premiums, and a £100 overtime shift bonus!)

Why Drive With Us?

Excellent Pay + £100 Overtime Shift Bonus

• Refer a Friend- £600
• Year-round, secure work – no peaks and troughs
• Modern fleet of vehicles – safety, comfort, and reliability come as standard
• Strong team culture – we look after our people and many of our drivers have been with us for years!

Monday – Friday

• 05:00 – 19:00: £15.00 per hour
• 19:00 – 23:00: £15.65 per hour
• 23:00 – 05:00: £16.50 per hour

Weekend Rate (begins from 15.00 on Friday until Midnight on Sunday)

• 05:00-19:00: £16.05 per hour
• 19.00- 23.00: £16.70 per hour
• 23.00- 05.00: £17.55 per hour

Ready to join a company that puts drivers first?

Additional benefits:

• DCPC Training
• Cash Health Plan
• Length of service awards (including vouchers and enhanced pay)
• Driver Scoring Prizes
• Paid Breaks
• Colleague Contribution Bonus
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas benefits
• Continuous training
• Free onsite parking

In addition, if you recommend a friend to us and they are still working for us 6 months later, you will receive a £600 Bonus!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Location:

Gloucester, Unilever UK, Corinium Avenue, GL4 3BW.

Shift Patterns:

Monday – Friday, 06.00 am start (Days)

Monday – Friday, 18.00 pm start (Nights)

Additional benefits:

• DCPC Training
• Cash Health Plan
• Length of service awards (including vouchers and enhanced pay)
• Driver Scoring Prizes
• Paid Breaks
• Colleague Contribution Bonus
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas benefits
• Continuous training
• Free onsite parking
• Stonegate Pubs Discount (20%)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: In person