Class 1 Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Careerlink have a very exciting new opportunity for all HGV Class 1 drivers looking for work!</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting for some highly-reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to work for one of our well-established healthcare distribution clients based in the BS35 4GG radius.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Day To Day Duties</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Multi-drop stores deliveries in areas such as Newport, Blackwood and Thornbury.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Unloading and loading vehicle cages , Dollies Base and Pallets (Pallet trucks are supplied)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Required to drive a Class 1 & Class 2 Vehicle (would still be paid at Class 1 rate)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining good communication between yourself and the customer</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we are looking for?</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Class 1 multi-drop deliveries would be ideal however will accept Class 2 experience.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maximum of 6 points on driving licence (anything more will not be accepted)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Must be okay with physical work (loading and unloading cages , Dollies Base and Pallets on and off the lorry)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Must be okay with early morning starts (Ranging from 03:00AM - 05:00AM)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Must have a full and in date - driving licence , tacho and DQC</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rates;</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday - Friday - Days - £19.00 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday - Friday - Nights - £20.00 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Saturday - All Hours - £21.00 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Sunday - All Hours - £22.00 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime - After 42 Hours - Days - £28.50</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime - After 42 Hours - Nights - £30.00</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Overtime is paid after a 42 hour working week.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Paid for a minimum of 8.4 hours.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Driving Assessment is required</span></li>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 16 Sep 2026
- Location: Avonmouth, City of Bristol
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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