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HGV Class 1 Driver - Afternoon Shifts - £18.25ph to £22.34ph

Pure Staff Driving
Bristol · posted 1 August 2026
Job type
temporary
Location
Bristol, England
£18.25ph Equivalent Weekdays | £21.00ph Saturdays | £22.34ph Sundays & Bank Holidays | Afternoon Starts | No Handball Pure Staff's Driving Team are recruiting

HGV Class 1 Drivers in Avonmouth

to work with one of the UK's largest and longest-established logistics businesses, completing trunking and store deliveries for a major national retail contract. This is consistent Class 1 work with

afternoon start times between 12:00 and 16:00

and shifts averaging approximately

10 hours . The work consists of a mixture of

trunking and retail store deliveries with no handball involved . There is also consistent weekend work available for drivers who want it, meaning we can accommodate drivers who would prefer to

work weekends and take days off during the week . Rates for a HGV Class 1 Driver Monday to Friday:

£16.50ph +

£17.50 daily shift allowance (equivalent £18.25ph) Based on an average 10-hour shift, this works out at

£182.50 per shift + holiday pay accrued worth an additional £1.99ph Saturday: £21.00ph + holiday pay accrued Sunday & Bank Holidays: £22.34ph + holiday pay accured Weekend work is

optional , but shifts are available relatively consistently for drivers who want additional work or would prefer their regular days off to fall during the week. Holiday pay is accrued separately and paid when you take annual leave. You'll be paid weekly, every

Thursday night / Friday morning , directly through Pure Staff's in-house PAYE payroll. Your Typical Working Day Afternoon starts between

12:00 and 16:00 Shifts averaging approximately

10 hours Mixture of HGV Class 1 trunking and store deliveries Delivering into retail locations No handball Strapping and securing all loads Checking loads thoroughly before leaving the loading bay Ensuring trailers and loads are correctly contained and safe before moving off Consistent weekday work Optional weekend shifts available Load security is a critical requirement of this assignment.

Drivers must correctly strap and contain their loads and complete all necessary checks

before moving off the bay or taking a trailer . Failure to follow the site's load-security procedures may result in immediate removal from the assignment. Flexible Working Patterns Although there is consistent Monday-to-Friday work available,

you don't necessarily have to work a traditional Monday-to-Friday pattern . Weekend shifts are optional but are available quite consistently, with enhanced rates of

£21.00ph on Saturdays and £22.34ph on Sundays and Bank Holidays . This means the assignment can also suit drivers who prefer to

work Saturday and/or Sunday and take one or two days off during the week . Speak to our Driving Team about the days you're looking to work and we'll discuss the available patterns with you. 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 businesses across sectors including retail, food and drink, manufacturing and specialist transport. This is a professional, 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 Clear and easy-to-understand payslips Accrued holiday pay paid when you take annual leave Full statutory holiday entitlement Easy online registration and remote Right to Work verification Experienced consultants who understand professional driving 24/7 support

while you're working Access to employee perks and discounts We 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

Digital Tachograph Card A valid

Driver CPC / DQC Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience No more than

6 penalty points

on your licence Confidence with

strapping and securing loads A strong understanding of load security Good knowledge of Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude Previous

retail store delivery or trunking experience

would be advantageous. Apply Today If you're an experienced

HGV Class 1 Driver in Avonmouth or Bristol

looking for consistent afternoon work, approximately 10-hour shifts,

no handball and the opportunity to earn enhanced weekend rates , we'd like to hear from you. Whether you're looking for a traditional weekday pattern or would prefer to

work weekends and take your days off during the week , speak to us about the shifts that could work for you. Apply today

with your up-to-date CV or contact Pure Staff's Driving Team to discuss the position. Registration is straightforward and can be completed remotely, allowing us to get suitable drivers through the recruitment and compliance process quickly. This is a temporary vacancy. INDWD

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