Job details
- Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol, UK
- Temp to perm, Temporary,
- undefined,
- TRUNK
- 02/11/2026
Job description
Job: HGV Class 1 Driver
Location : Portbury (BS20)
Contract Type: Ongoing work
Rate: £19.08 to £30.56 P/H (holiday pay accrued seperatley)
Shifts : Days or night - flexible shift pattern
Required: Minimum 18 months class 1 experience required
Driving Force Recruitment operating as an employment business are offering an excellent opportunity for HGV 1 Drivers to work for our award-winning client based in Portbury (BS20).
The job will be Distributing for a Major UK Retailer, all runs trunking depot to depot and RDCs. We are offering an ongoing position with a flexible shift pattern to suit the driver.
Rates PAYE (Holiday Accrued)
- Days : Monday to Friday £19.08
- Nights: Monday to Friday £20.37
- Weekend Days : Up to £20.91
- Weekend Nights : Up to £22.56
PEAK RATES - DECEMBER : Up to a extra £8 P/H - Rates from £24.08 to £30.56 P/H
- All start times and shift patterns available 24-7 operation.
- Shift tend to be 11-14 Hours.
- Flexible working pattern - weekends available.
- ADHOC work available to suit.
- Guaranteed a minimum of 45 hours per week.
- The right candidates can run on a 5/6 work pattern if desired.
- Full training provided on completion of assessment
You must be able to pass an initial Day paid assessment which is fully paid at 8 hours; paper work part will include testing your knowledge on working time directive and there will also be a driving aspect to the assessment.
The right candidate will have an enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service.
Desired Skills:
Driving License, Digi card and Drivers CPC Card
Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work.
Good Geographical Knowledge
Minimum of 18 Months experience Driving class 1 in the UK.
Excellent communication skills.
Unfortunately, we cannot use any candidates with DR10 or CD10 on your license.
A maximum of 6 points on your license.
Ongoing, temporary and part-time shifts are available.
Closing date: Monday 30th November 2026
Please text to apply or call for more information - 07966966508
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Driving Force Recruitment is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job
Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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