HGV Class 1 Driver - Weekends - £24.66ph

Weekend Only | Saturdays £23.53ph | Sundays £24.66ph | 04:00 to 10:00 Start Times | Flexible Shifts | No Handball!
Pure Staff's Driving Team are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers in Avonmouth, Bristol for weekend work with one of the UK's largest and longest-established logistics businesses, completing trunking and retail store deliveries for a major national retail customer. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Class 1 Drivers looking specifically for Saturday and/or Sunday work , or drivers who already work elsewhere during the week and are looking to pick up an additional weekend shift where this fits safely and legally within their Drivers' Hours and Working Time limits .
The operation offers excellent flexibility across weekend mornings , with start times available from approximately 04:00 through to 10:00 . We can accommodate most morning start-time preferences and will work with drivers around their availability wherever possible. You do not have to commit to both Saturday and Sunday . Whether you're available every weekend, Saturdays only, Sundays only or simply looking for additional weekend shifts around other commitments, speak to our Driving Team about what works for you.
Pay & Hours
Saturdays = £23.53 per hour with holiday pay rolled up (or £21.00 per hour if you choose to accrue your holiday pay)
Sundays = £24.66 per hour with holiday pay rolled up (or £22.00 per hour if you choose to accrue your holiday pay)
You'll also benefit from:
No requirement to work Monday to Friday
Morning start times between approximately 04:00 and 10:00
Excellent flexibility around your preferred weekend start time
Shifts averaging approximately 10 hours
Opportunity to work Saturday, Sunday or both
Suitable for drivers seeking additional shifts around other employment, subject to legal working and driving limits
Weekly PAYE pay directly through Pure Staff
No umbrella companies or outsourced payroll providers
Your Typical Working Day
You'll be completing a mixture of HGV Class 1 trunking and retail store deliveries from the customer's Avonmouth operation. Typical duties include:
Morning starts between 04:00 and 10:00
Shifts averaging approximately 10 hours
HGV Class 1 trunking
Retail store deliveries
No handball
Strapping and securing loads
Completing thorough vehicle and load checks
Ensuring trailers and loads are correctly contained before leaving site
Completing delivery paperwork accurately
Following Drivers' Hours, Working Time and site procedures
Drivers must correctly strap and contain their loads and complete all necessary checks before moving away from the loading bay or taking a trailer .
Weekend Work That Fits Around You
One of the biggest advantages of this particular requirement is the flexibility available across Saturday and Sunday mornings . We understand that weekend drivers often have different requirements. You may already work during the week and simply want one additional Saturday or Sunday shift , or you may specifically prefer weekend-only work. With starts available throughout the morning from approximately 04:00 until 10:00 , we can accommodate most start-time preferences and will work with you to find shifts that suit your availability. If you're working elsewhere, we'll discuss your existing working pattern with you to ensure any additional shifts can be completed safely and within applicable Drivers' Hours and Working Time limits .
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 organisations across sectors including retail, food and drink, manufacturing and specialist transport. This is a professional and 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
Choice of accrued or rolled-up holiday pay where applicable
Clear and easy-to-understand payslips
Easy online registration via our own app
Remote online Right to Work verification using government-certified technology
Experienced consultants who understand professional driving
24/7 support while you're working
Access to employee perks and discounts
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 Driver CPC / DQC
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience
No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
Confidence with strapping and securing loads
Good understanding of load security
Good knowledge of Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations
A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
Previous retail store delivery, trunking or general distribution experience would be advantageous. These requirements mirror the existing assignment criteria.
Apply today !
Registration is straightforward and can be completed remotely (online using our app), allowing suitable drivers to progress through our recruitment and compliance process quickly.
This is a temporary vacancy.

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