Class 1 Driver - Trunking - Bristol
Posted 4 days ago by Blue Arrow
£26 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bristol
Summary: Blue Arrow Bristol is seeking Class 1 Trunk Drivers for trunking roles with no handballing involved. The positions are based in Bristol, Bridgwater, and Gloucester, with shifts lasting between 10-12 hours. Drivers will operate a modern fleet and have flexible working options, including weekday and weekend shifts. Competitive pay rates are offered, with additional benefits for employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive Class 1 vehicles for trunking operations to Midlands Hubs and return.
- Adhere to exceptional operating standards and safety regulations.
- Work flexible shifts between 10-12 hours, starting between 14:00-20:00.
- Maintain accurate tachograph records and comply with driving regulations.
Key Skills:
- Full UK Class C+E Licence.
- Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience.
- Ability to display work data from the last 6 months on the tachograph card.
- Clean driving record with no more than 6 points or specific endorsements.
Salary (Rate): £26.25/hour
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Blue Arrow Bristol are recruiting Class 1 Trunk Drivers to work for our client based in Bristol. We also have identical roles available in Bridgwater and Gloucester locations as well just in case it might be closer to you or you might know someone else who is also looking for work. The roles will only involve trunking with no handballing whatsoever. All drivers will be driving to one of the Midlands Hubs and returning to the location they started from (Bristol, Bridgwater or Gloucester). The client operates a modern and well maintained fleet of vehicles with exceptional operating standards. The start times will be between 14:00-20:00 and the shifts will be between 10-12 hours long. The client operates 7 days per week and we ideally are looking for drivers who could either work Monday to Friday OR do 1-2 days over the weekends, although other options will be considered too.
Pay Rates
Monday - Friday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
Saturday: £23.52ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
Sunday: £26.25ph all hours
The client operates a modern and well maintained fleet of vehicles with exceptional operating standards.
Requirements
- Full UK Class C+E Licence
- Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
- Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 6 months
- We cannot accept more than 6 points or DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on a licence
Benefits & Perks
- Easy and straightforward work
- Well organised client
- Onsite parking
- Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
- Attractive pay rates
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay accrued on top of your weekly wages
- Pension contributions
- Blue Arrow App
If the roles sound of your interest, please apply online to secure your induction slot. Alternatively, for more information, please contact our Driving Consultant Sinita from Blue Arrow Bristol on (phone number removed) for more information.
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