HGV Class 1 Drivers

Pertemps Bristol Industrial; Taunton; On-site; GBP 2,673,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly bonus

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Industrial is seeking reliable HGV Class 1 drivers for full-time ongoing work at Severn Beach, Bristol. This role covers day and night shifts with a structured pattern and potential flexibility.

You will handle curtain-sided trailers, palletised loads, and ensure safe deliveries of white goods and appliances. At start times typically 05:00–09:00 for days or 17:00–21:00/21:00–00:00 for nights; a weekly bonus scheme applies based on attendance and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' HGV Class 1 (C+E) experience; can be offered with less if booked onto training academy
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Max 6 points (no DD, DR, IN or TT)
• Experience with curtain-sided trailers and securing palletised loads
• Strong knowledge of UK driving laws and compliance
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling
• Professional, reliable and safety‑minded attitude
• Able to commit to a long-term ongoing role

Responsibilities

• Delivering products including white goods and other appliances (non-palletised)
• Handling palletised loads with secure strapping
• Operate curtain-sided trailers and ensure loads are secured
• Maintain safe, efficient and compliant delivery performance

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C+E) experience

Job description

HGV Class 1 Day & Night Drivers – Full Time Ongoing - consistent work past Christmas

Location: Severn Beach, Bristol

Shift Pattern: 5 on / 3 off but can be flexible with shift patterns

Full-Time | Ongoing Work

Bonus Scheme:

Running from October 11th – January 3rd. £90 paid per week for each week worked — £50 paid within the week, with £40 banked and paid at the end of the scheme. This is dependent on absences, incidents and delivery performance.

Day Drivers

Pay Rate: £19.40 – £24 per hour

Start Times: Between 05:00 – 09:00

This is a physically demanding role, and drivers must be prepared to handle a variety of goods.

• Delivering products including white goods such as washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and freezers (not palletised)
• Handling TVs, microwaves and other electrical appliances (some palletised)
• Heavy lifting and manual handling required
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed efficiently and safely

Night Drivers

Pay Rate: £20.48 – £22.66 per hour

Start Times: Between 17:00 – 21:00 or 21:00 – 00:00

No handballing -

Role details:

• Curtain-sided trailers
• Palletised loads requiring secure strapping
• No handballing
• Consistent ongoing work

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' HGV Class 1 (C+E) experience - (Can accept with less experience if booked onto a day with our training academy)
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tacho Card
• Max 6 points (no DD, DR, IN or TT)
• Experience using curtain-sided trailers and securing palletised loads
• Strong knowledge of UK driving laws and compliance
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling where required
• Professional, reliable and safety-focused attitude
• Able to commit to a long-term ongoing role