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Posted 07 August, 2026

Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff Driving
Portishead, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our long-standing customers based in Bristol. Immediate starts and steady work is available for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for ongoing work with one of the world's leading temperature-controlled logistics businesses, specialising in the storage and distribution of chilled and frozen food products. Operating an extensive network of strategically located cold storage facilities and distribution centres, they play a vital role in supplying major supermarkets, food manufacturers and food-service businesses throughout the UK and internationally.Drivers will complete trunking runs between Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) using modern refrigerated trailers, transporting chilled and frozen products while maintaining the highest standards of temperature-controlled distribution.Shifts are available Monday to Sunday (but never Saturday nights), with typical night shift start times available between 18:00hrs and 04:00hrs and average shift lengths of approximately 10 hours but sometimes 12 hours. This is ongoing work with genuine long-term prospects, and temporary to permanent opportunities are very common for reliable drivers who demonstrate a professional attitude.Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver:Day shifts are starts between 06:00hrs to 18:00hrsMonday to Friday (Days) = £18.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £20.17ph (with holiday pay rolled up)Saturdays = £19.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £21.29ph (with holiday pay rolled up)Sundays and Bank Holidays = £20.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £22.41ph (with holiday pay rolled up)Why Drivers Choose Pure StaffWe believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, orReceive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip. Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role in Bristol, you will need:UK Category C+E LicenceValid Digital Tachograph CardValid Driver CPC CardMinimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experienceNo more than 6 penalty pointsA professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitudeGood understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checksIf you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for regular work in Bristol within the temperature-controlled logistics industry , we'd love to hear from you.Contact Pure Staff's Driving Team today to discuss this opportunity and secure your immediate start. Registration & interview process is all done remotely using online modern technology and Right to Work verification.This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. Temporary to permanent opportunities are common for dependable drivers, with many successful candidates securing permanent employment after demonstrating their reliability and professionalism.INDBDTPBN1_UKTJ