HGV Class 1 Driver

Company: Blue Arrow
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Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 2

Location: Bristol – BS16

Pay Rates

  • Monday – Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
  • Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
  • Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
  • Sunday: £26.25ph until midnight, £18.15ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours

45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service

Shift Patterns

  • Shifts: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday
  • Average Shift Length: 10 – 12 hours
  • Start times vary between 14:00 – 20:00 depending on weekly requirements
  • Pre-booked rota for better planning

Job Role

  • Delivery Type: Trunk / drop and swap / collection x1
  • Destinations: Midlands Hubs
  • Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back
  • No multi-drop

Vehicle & Equipment Info

  • Modern fleet
  • Telematics and route planning tech used

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

  • Onsite parking
  • Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
  • Supportive team and structured environment
  • Attractive pay rates

Why This Role is Family-Friendly

  • Predictable hours and local depot
  • Pre-booked rota allows for family planning

What Other Drivers Say

  • “Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities”
  • Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

  • Fedex
  • Royal Mail Group

We welcome applications from all backgrounds

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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Posted: October 9th, 2026