HGV Class 1 Driver - Night Shifts

Optime Group is looking for experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers to support a major logistics operation based in Avonmouth. You’ll be driving between sites, supporting general logistics and transportation across a well-organised network. This role is ideal for professional drivers looking for stable, ongoing work with excellent pay and structured shifts.

Start Date:

• December 2025

What's on Offer:

• Rate of Pay: £18.00 per hour
• Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off (could be subject to change)
• The shift pattern above does include at least 1 weekend day per week.
• Shift Time: Between the hours of 22:00 pm to 12:00 pm (9 to 12-hour shifts)
• Overtime: (after 45 hours per week): £22.00 per hour
• Night rate bonus: Additional £10 per shift for start times between 00:00 – 04:00
• Weekly pay: (Every Friday)
• Temp to Perm: (performance-based)

Key Duties:

• Transporting goods safely between sites and partner locations.

• Completing pre- and post-vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
• Ensuring all transport documentation and digital logs are completed accurately.
• Maintaining compliance with all driving regulations and company policies.
• Following scheduled routes and working on time-sensitive deliveries.
• Acting as a professional representative of both the client and the logistics operation.

Requirements:

• Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 6 months’ Class 1 experience preferred.
• Good communication and a proactive approach to work
• Passionate and take pride in their work.
• Must be able to provide 5-year checkable history, in order for us to obtain your blue airside pass.
• Must be able to pass a driving assessment.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.