HGV Class 1 Driver
£20 – £23 / hr base salary
Posted 16 Oct 2026
Advertised as “HGV Class 1 Driver - Waitrose”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | £20 – £23 / hr |
|---|
Pay Rate: £49,994.88 - £57,482.88
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) + Part time roles available
Shift patterns: To be discussed at interview
Location: Waitrose, Avonmouth, BS35 4DJ
🚛 WE'RE LIVE! HGV CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED FOR OUR NEW DHL x WAITROSE START-UP!
The anticipation has been building, the questions have been coming in, and now we're delighted to announce that we're officially recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for our brand-new DHL x Waitrose operation in Avonmouth!
This is your opportunity to be part of an exciting new start-up, supporting a 24/7 food operation and helping deliver the high standards that DHL and Waitrose are known for.
Whether you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver or newly qualified and ready to get started, we want to hear from you!
💷 COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATES
With a variety of shifts available across our 24/7 operation, there are opportunities to suit different working patterns. We can discuss this at interview!
Your hourly rate will depend on the hours you work:
- 06:00–14:00: £20.03 per hour
- 14:00–22:00: £21.53 per hour
- 22:00–06:00: £23.03 per hour
Contract: 48 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7. With day, afternoon and night shifts available, you'll have the opportunity to find a pattern that works for you while being part of a fast-paced, exciting operation.
**✅**THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
- Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
- Newly qualified drivers are welcome! If you've recently qualified and are ready to begin your career in HGV driving, we'd love to hear from you.
**✅**WHY JOIN US?
We want our colleagues to enjoy where they work, which is why our Avonmouth site offers fantastic facilities, including:
- Free on-site gym to help you stay fit and healthy.
- Modern canteen facilities for a comfortable place to relax and recharge.
- Rooftop terrace offering a great space to take a break.
- We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
- Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
**✅**WHO WE ARE
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
**✅**BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26th Oct. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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