HGV Class 1 Driver

Job details

Posted Thursday 09 July 2026
Salary £16.28 - £24.42 per hour
Job type Temporary
Discipline Class 1
Reference 430
Recruiter Name Natasha Nicole

Drivers required: HGV Class 1

LOCATION: Garanor Way, Bristol BS20 0NE

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If you are a Class 1 Driver (C+E) APPLY NOW – For more information, please contact our team on 01278 614577 or southwest@h-g-recruitment.com

RATES: Class 1 Driver (C+E)

  • Days: £16.28 - £24.42                    
  • Nights: £19.90 - £24.42  

****Estimated weekly pay based on 55 hours £1094.50****

****Expected annual earnings £56,914.00******

HG Recruitment are recruiting Class 1 Night Drivers in partnership with GXO / Tarmac. Professional HGV C+E drivers are required to APPLY NOW for their operations in Portbury / Aberthaw / Westbury.

Night trunking operation moving palletised cement between GXO Portbury and Tarmac Aberthaw / Westbury sites. This is a Monday to Friday ongoing role with consistent start times and secure long-term work.

SHIFT DETAILS:

  • Start time: 15:30 – 18:00 (Night rate paid from start of duty)
  • Shift length: 9–10 hours average
  • Working pattern: Monday to Friday

DUTIES:

  • Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others
  • Securing loads (strapping and curtain work required outdoors)
  • Completing trunk runs between Portbury and Aberthaw (approx. 54 miles each way)
  • Trailer swaps and double runs per shift
  • Returning loaded trailers to Portbury / Westbury
  • Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting defects
  • Providing a professional and reliable service

If you are a Professional Class 1 Driver (C+E)  in the Portbury, Bristol BS20 0NE area, click APPLY NOW

Benefits

  • Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
  • Planned average 9–10-hour shifts
  • Consistent regular ongoing work and job security
  • Pension scheme
  • Supportive, customer-focused team
  • Ongoing training including driver assessments and upskilling
  • Driver portal access (payslips, hours, holiday accrual)
  • 24/7 support from HG team

Requirements:

  • HGV C+E (Class 1) licence – minimum 3 months
  • Digi Tacho & CPC cards
  • Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements
  • Knowledge of WTD & Driver’s Hours
  • Good geographical awareness
  • Confident reversing (including blind side)
  • Good communication skills and flexible attitude.

PPE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Lace-up safety boots
  • Hi-Vis vest
  • Safety glasses
  • Hard hat with 4-point chin strap

If you are a Professional Class 1 Driver in the Portbury / Bristol area, click APPLY NOW.

About HG Recruitment

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