HGV Class 1 Driver - £21.57ph - Afternoons - Monday to Friday

Job description

Monday to Friday | £21.57ph (with Rolled-Up Holiday Pay) | 12:00 to 16:00 Start Times | Optional Saturdays paid at £23.53ph | No Handball!

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Pure Staff's Driving Team are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers in Avonmouth, Bristol for consistent ongoing work with one of the UK's largest and longest-established logistics businesses, completing trunking and retail store deliveries for a major national retail customer. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Class 1 Drivers looking for a strong weekday rate, afternoon starts and consistent work without the need for handball.
The operation offers plenty of different start times each day between 12:00 noon and 16:00 , making this particularly suitable for drivers who prefer afternoon work rather than early-morning starts. The regular working pattern is Monday to Friday , with occasional Saturday shifts available on an optional basis for drivers who want additional work.
Pay & Hours
Monday to Friday:
£21.57 per hour (with holiday pay rolled up) or £19.25 per hour (if you opt for holiday accrual which is paid when you book time off)
If you opt for holiday pay accrued separately it's worth an additional £2.32 per hour
Optional Saturdays:
£23.53 per hour (with holiday pay rolled up) or £21.00 per hour (if you opt for holiday accrual which is paid when you book time off)
If you opt for holiday pay accrued separately it's worth an additional £2.53 per hour
You'll also benefit from:
Monday to Friday ongoing work
Start times available between 12:00 and 16:00
Flexibility on afternoon start times available each day
Shifts averaging approximately 10 hours
Optional Saturday shifts when available (never Sunday afternoons)
Weekly PAYE pay directly through Pure Staff
No umbrella companies or outsourced payroll providers
Your Typical Working Day
You'll be completing a mixture of HGV Class 1 trunking and retail store deliveries from the customer's Avonmouth operation. Typical duties include:
Afternoon starts between 12:00 and 16:00
Shifts averaging approximately 10 hours
HGV Class 1 trunking
Retail store deliveries
No handball
Strapping and securing loads
Completing thorough vehicle and load checks
Ensuring trailers and loads are correctly contained before leaving site
Completing delivery paperwork accurately
Following Drivers' Hours, Working Time and site procedures
Important - Load Security. Load security is a critical requirement of this assignment. Drivers must correctly strap and contain their loads and complete all necessary checks before moving away from the loading bay or taking a trailer . The customer takes load security extremely seriously. Failure to follow the site's required load-security procedures could result in immediate removal from the assignment.
About the Customer
You'll be working with a major UK logistics business with a history stretching back more than 100 years . Today, the wider business operates a nationwide network of transport depots and warehouses and provides logistics solutions for hundreds of organisations across sectors including retail, food and drink, manufacturing and specialist transport. This is a professional and established transport operation where driver safety, compliance and load security are taken seriously .
Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff
When working through Pure Staff you'll benefit from:
100% PAYE employment directly through Pure Staff
No umbrella companies or outsourced payroll providers
No payroll processing fees, charges or hidden deductions
Weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning
Dedicated in-house payroll team
Choice of accrued or rolled-up holiday pay where applicable
Clear and easy-to-understand payslips (normal deductions for tax only)
Easy online registration via our own app
Remote Online Right to Work verification using government certified technology
Experienced consultants who understand professional driving
24/7 support while you're working
Access to employee perks and discounts
Pure Staff take Drivers' Hours, Working Time and general driving compliance seriously and work closely with both our drivers and customers to promote safe and compliant working practices.
What We're Looking For
To be considered for this HGV Class 1 Driver position you'll need:
A valid UK Category C+E / Class 1 Licence
A valid Driver CPC / DQC
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience
No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
Confidence with strapping and securing loads
Good understanding of load security
Good knowledge of Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations
A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
Previous retail store delivery, trunking or general distribution experience would be advantageous.
Apply Today
We can get you started now! Registration is straightforward and can be completed remotely, allowing suitable drivers to progress through our recruitment and compliance process quickly. Xohmjla
This is a temporary vacancy.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thornbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English