HGV Class 1 Driver

Earn Up to £32.49 Per Hour

We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Morrisons RDC, Bridgwater . This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for secure, full-time employment with competitive rates of pay and regular work.

Whether you prefer Days or Nights , we have fixed shift patterns available, offering stability and work-life balance while supporting our busy transport operation.

Available Shift Patterns

Day Shift

• Thursday to Monday
• Flexible start times available

Night Shift

• Friday to Tuesday
• Flexible start times available

Weekend working is included within the shift pattern.

Pay Rates

Base Rates

Monday to Friday Days

• £18.05 per hour

Monday to Friday Nights

• £21.66 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Days

• £19.86 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Nights

• £23.47 per hour

Overtime Rates

Monday to Friday Days

• £27.08 per hour

Monday to Friday Nights

• £30.69 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Days

• £28.88 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Nights

• £32.49 per hour

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a key role in supporting our transport operation, ensuring goods are delivered safely, professionally, and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Store collections and returns to Distribution Centres
• Completing vehicle safety checks and associated paperwork
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service
• Adhering to Drivers' Hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation
• Supporting operational requirements, including occasional loading and unloading where required
• Trunking work available subject to operational requirements

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Job requirements

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver's hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements. xwwtmva
• Excellent communication skills.