The UK has faced a shortage of HGV drivers for several years. This issue seriously came to a head in autumn 2021 when a combination of factors caused the situation to escalate, including an ageing workforce, COVID, and Brexit.
In October, forecourts across Bristol were pumped dry of petrol and supermarket shelves lay bare as food items were unable to be restoked due to a shortage of drivers.
Fast-forward six months later and there is still a huge demand for lorry drivers in the UK. The Government is continuing to provide funding to help train new HGV drivers, increasing the number of HGV driving tests and encouraging former drivers to return to driving.
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In Bristol, there are still dozens of positions available within the industry and many haulage firms paying incredible salaries alongside other perks. Here are some of the latest HGV driver jobs in the Bristol area this March.
HGV Transporter Driver
Company: BCA Automotive
Location : Bristol
Experience: No experience required, suited to someone who has newly passed their Class 1 Licence or with little to no HGV experience. Several roles available.
Contract/hours : Permanent. Flexible shifts available (Mon-Fri or 4 on 4 off tramping).
Salary : £35,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on shift patterns
HGV Driver
Company: HGV Driver jobs
Location: Bristol
Experience: Valid C+E Class 1 license with no more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements). Driver CPC card with no current suspension or revocation
Contract/hours: Full time
Salary: Up to £35,630 per annum.
HGV Tipper Driver
Company: ETM Group
Location: Bristol
Experience: Valid C+E Class 1 license with no more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements). Driver CPC card with no current suspension or revocation
Contract/hours: Full time
Salary: Up to £35,630 a year
HGV Class 1 Driver
Company: Staffline
Location: Bristol (BS1)
Experience: Ideally the candidate would have six months HGV driving experience, no more than 6 points, digi card and DCPC
Contract/hours: Temporary contract - full-time, part-time, weekends available.
Salary: £15.66 - £20.94 an hour depending on the shift.
Class 1 Driver
Company: GIST
Location: Bristol (BS20)
Experience: A successful candidate will be passionate about safety, have good communication skills, and be CPC and Class 1 qualified with a valid digi card.
Contract/hours: Permanent. Minimum 50 hours guaranteed per week. Overtime available.
Salary: Basic level starting from £39,000 with average salaries above £46,000.
Trainee HGV Driver
Company: Nationwide Platforms
Location: Bristol (BS3)
Experience: Receive practical experience and classroom-based training on the job to join their fleet of class 1 drivers.
Contract/hours: Permanent
Salary: Starting salary of £24,000 per annum rising to £32,500 once training is complete.
HGV Class Two Tramper
Company: Silver Arrow Recruitment Ltd
Location: Bristol
Experience: Two years of experience required. HGV Class 2 Licence. In Date CPC & Digi. No more than 6 points, no IN, DD or DR penalty codes.
Contract/hours : Permanent. Monday to Friday, Tramping - in a sleeper cab or hotel
Salary: £700-£900 a week
HGV Driver
Company: Mole Valley Farmers Limited
Location: Bristol (BS37)
Experience: C E licence, Driver CPC, Digital Tachograph card, Good communicator, Professional
Contract/hours: Full time. Mon-Fri 7am-5pm & Sat 7am-12pm (different shift patterns available).
Salary: £30,000 a year
HGV Driver
Company: The Best Connection Employment Group
Location: Bristol
Experience: CPC Driver Qualification Card required, Digi-Card Required. Licence - Category C+E
Contract/hours: Full time. Monday to Sunday. Start times between 06:00 - 23:00
Salary: Mon-Fri: £18.00ph (PAYE), £23.00 Umbrella. Saturdays: £21.00ph (PAYE), £25.50 Umbrella. Sundays: £23.00ph (PAYE), £27.00 Umbrella.
HGV Class 2 Driver
Company: David Hathaway Transport
Location: Bristol (BS37)
Experience: Must Hold A Valid Class 2 Licence, A Full CPC, and a Digital Tacho Card
Contract/hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 a year
