HGV Class 1 Driver
Earn Up to £32.49 Per Hour
We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Morrisons RDC, Bridgwater. This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for secure, full-time employment with competitive rates of pay and regular work.
Whether you prefer Days or Nights, we have fixed shift patterns available, offering stability and work-life balance while supporting our busy transport operation.
Available Shift Patterns
Day Shift
- Thursday to Monday
- Flexible start times available
Night Shift
- Friday to Tuesday
- Flexible start times available
Weekend working is included within the shift pattern.
Pay Rates
Base Rates
Monday to Friday Days
- £18.05 per hour
Monday to Friday Nights
- £21.66 per hour
Saturday & Sunday Days
- £19.86 per hour
Saturday & Sunday Nights
- £23.47 per hour
Overtime Rates
Monday to Friday Days
- £27.08 per hour
Monday to Friday Nights
- £30.69 per hour
Saturday & Sunday Days
- £28.88 per hour
Saturday & Sunday Nights
- £32.49 per hour
The Role
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a key role in supporting our transport operation, ensuring goods are delivered safely, professionally, and on time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores
- Store collections and returns to Distribution Centres
- Completing vehicle safety checks and associated paperwork
- Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
- Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service
- Adhering to Drivers' Hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation
- Supporting operational requirements, including occasional loading and unloading where required
- Trunking work available subject to operational requirements
- You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
- No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
- Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
- Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
- Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
- Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication skills.
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