HGV Class 1 Night Driver – Trunking | Up to £22.41ph
Earn up to £22.41 per hour | Regular Night Shifts | Modern Fleet | Portbury, Bristol
Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Night Driver on behalf of our well-established client based in Portbury, Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for ongoing work with a highly respected operation offering consistent shifts, excellent working conditions and a professional transport team.
Our client is a leading provider within the temperature-controlled logistics industry, specialising in the storage and distribution of chilled and frozen products across the UK.
With a clean, modern fleet and a strong reputation for driver welfare, this is a contract where many drivers choose to stay long-term, with numerous opportunities having led to permanent employment.
Pay Rates
PAYE Rates (Holiday Accrued Separately)
Monday to Friday: £18.00 per hour
- Including holiday pay: £20.17 per hour
Saturday: £19.00 per hour
- Including holiday pay: £21.29 per hour
Sunday / Bank Holiday: £20.00 per hour
- Including holiday pay: £22.41 per hour
Please note: Holiday pay is accrued separately and paid in line with Pure Staff holiday procedures. Rolled-up holiday pay is not available on this vacancy.
The Role
As a HGV Class 1 Night Driver, you will be completing refrigerated trunking runs between RDCs and logistics hubs. This is primarily a trunking role with minimal physical work involved, making it ideal for professional drivers who enjoy straightforward, organised routes.
Typical duties include:
- Refrigerated trunking between RDCs
- Safe operation of Class 1 vehicles
- Completing POD and transport documentation accurately
- Carrying out vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Maintaining professional standards whilst on customer sites
- Following all driver hours, WTD and road transport legislation
Shift Pattern
- Sunday to Thursday nights
- Start times between 17:00 and 20:00
- Typical shift length of 8-12 hours
- Optional overtime shifts available
- Ongoing, regular work available
Requirements
To be considered for this Class 1 Driver role, you will need:
- Valid UK Category C+E Licence
- Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience preferred
- Valid CPC Qualification Card
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Good understanding of driver hours and working time regulations
- Reliable and professional attitude
What Drivers Like About This Contract
- Professional and supportive transport management team
- Long-established contract with excellent driver retention
- Clean, modern and well-maintained fleet
- Consistent work available
- Opportunities for permanent employment
- Excellent driver facilities and welfare standards
- Very few driver complaints and positive feedback from existing drivers
Why Drive for Pure Staff?
- Weekly pay
- In-house PAYE payroll
- No umbrella companies
- No payroll processing fees
- Easy online registration process
- Manage shifts, availability and holidays through our driver app
- Dedicated transport recruitment specialists
- Ongoing support from a local team that understands the logistics industry
If you are a professional HGV Class 1 Night Driver looking for regular trunking work in Bristol, apply today or contact the Pure Staff Driving Division for more information.
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Pure Staff Ltd are acting as an employment business for this temporary vacancy.
