HGV Class 1

Job details

Posted Friday 17 April 2026
Salary £17.50 - £23.00 per hour
Location Glasonbury
Job type Temporary
Discipline Class 1
Reference 372
Recruiter Name Natasha Nicole

Drivers required: HGV Class 1

LOCATION: Monaghan Mushrooms, Stock Lane, Langford, North Somerset, BS40 5ES

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RATES:

  • Monday – Friday:
    Days 06:00 – 17:59 (First 45 hours worked) – £17.50ph
    Days after 45 hours worked – £20.00ph
  • Nights 18:00 – 05:59 – £20.00ph
    Nights after 45 hours worked – £22.50ph
  • Weekend:
    From 06:00 Saturday – 06:00 Monday – £23.00ph
  • Bank Holidays:
    £23.00ph

Estimated weekly pay based on 4–5 shifts (approx. 48–60 hours): £900 – £1,250
Expected annual earnings: up to £50k–£60k (dependent on shifts worked)

HG Recruitment are recruiting HGV Class 1 drivers in partnership with our client. Professional HGV Class 1 Drivers are required to APPLY NOW

DUTIES:

  • Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.
  • Operating temperature-controlled (refrigerated) vehicles to transport goods safely.
  • Ensuring loads are secured and temperature compliance is maintained.
  • Completing deliveries to RDCs and distribution points.
  • Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting any defects to the Transport Office.
  • Possess excellent customer-facing awareness skills.
  • Be a good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised.
  • Possess an enthusiastic and reliable attitude towards delivering first-class customer service.
  • Must have good communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude to work.

If you are a Professional HGV Class 1 Driver in the North Somerset area, click APPLY NOW

Benefits:

  • Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
  • Average 12-hour shifts
  • 4–5 shifts per week with 09:00 starts
  • Consistent regular ongoing work and job security, possibility of Temp to Perm
  • Pension scheme
  • Attractive rewards and premiums associated with weekend working
  • Supportive, customer-focused team
  • Free onsite training and ongoing support, including upskilling and CPC
  • Mentor and Mental Health First Aider available
  • Driver portal – access to payslips, holiday accrual, and working time data
  • Driver apps – communicate with the team and stay informed
  • 24/7 manned support

Requirements:

  • HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
  • Digi Tacho & CPC cards
  • Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements
  • Experience with temperature-controlled vehicles or similar preferred
  • Knowledge of driver regulations (WTD & Driver’s Hours)
  • Good geographical awareness
  • Possess excellent customer-facing awareness skills
  • Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
  • Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering first-class customer service
  • Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude

About HG Recruitment

Decades of experience in the supply chain, HG has a strong well-established reputation, offering great job opportunities within transport & logistics. With a nationwide footprint, our manned service is available 24/7, trusted to always match you with the right job. Click APPLY NOW & join our winning team.

HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work-finding solutions. Members of Disability Confident – should you require specialist assistance during the application process, our team will support you one-to-one.

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