HGV Driver jobs in Bristol and South West England

Join top UK employers offering competitive pay, structured shifts, and long-term career development in Bristol, Avonmouth, Severn Beach, Portbury, Bath, and across the South West.

We’re actively recruiting for Class 1, Class 2, and 7.5 Tonne Driver roles across Bristol and the South West region.


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Fixed shift patterns
  • Opportunities for progression
  • Immediate starts available
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This page showcases driving opportunities based in Bristol and the South West. However, our recruitment team supports transport roles nationwide. To find positions that best match your location and preferences, please use the search bar and filters to refine your results.

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  • JN -112026-135191_1794574397
    • £17.30 - £28.41 per hour
    • Droitwich, Worcestershire
    • Contract

    Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) - Temp to Perm Opportunities Worcestershire (WR9) £17.30 - £28.41 per hour | PAYE + Holiday Accrual | Temp to Perm Are you an experienced Class 1 (HGV C+E) Driver looking for a long-term opportunity with an industry-lead...

  • JN -112026-135107_1794474327
    • £17.40 - £28.41 per hour
    • Droitwich, Worcestershire
    • Contract

    Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) - Temp to Perm Opportunities Worcestershire (WR9) £17.30 - £28.41 per hour | PAYE + Holiday Accrual | Temp to Perm Are you an experienced Class 1 (HGV C+E) Driver looking for a long-term opportunity with an industry-lead...

  • JN -092026-133749_1794475114
    • £20 - £23 per hour
    • Exeter, Devon
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Driver - Royal Mail Distribution Location: Exeter Pay Rate: £20.82 - £23.85 per hour Contract Type: Ongoing, pre-booked work Positions Available: 5 Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Join Royal Mail's National Distribution Net...

  • JN -112026-135112_1794479092
    • £14 - £15 per hour
    • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
    • Contract

    Van Driver - Gloucester Location: Gloucester (GL2 5DP) Pay Rate: £14-£15 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay Contract Type: 13-Week Temp-to-Perm Schedule: Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Van Driver Required - Long-Term Opportu...

  • JN -112026-135119_1794480429
    • £15 - £16 per hour
    • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
    • Contract

    Class 2 Driver - Pallet Network Deliveries Location: Multiple Routes Across the South West Pay Rate: Competitive Rates Available Contract Type: Ongoing Work Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Join a Growing Transport Operation We are curre...

  • JN -112026-135120_1794480757
    • £14 - £15 per hour
    • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
    • Contract

    7.5 Tonne Driver - Pallet Network Deliveries Location: Multiple Routes Across the South West Pay Rate: £14-£15ph Contract Type: Ongoing Work Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Looking For Ongoing 7.5 Tonne Driving Work? We are currently se...

  • JN -102026-134326_1794480944
    • £17 - £18 per hour
    • Southampton, Hampshire
    • Contract

    Class 2 Driver (HGV Class 2) - Southampton - NEW PASS WELCOME Temp to Perm Opportunities Available We're currently recruiting Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for a well-established drinks distribution company based in Southampton . This is an exce...

  • JN -112026-135148_1794498382
    • £24.52 - £27.25 per hour
    • Gloucestershire
    • Temporary

    HGV Class 1 Weekend Driver Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for well-paid weekend work with predictable hours and a pre-booked rota? We are currently recruiting for a professional Class 1 Driver to support a busy operation. With a...

  • JN -112026-135096_1794403969
    • £17 - £18 per hour
    • Yate, Gloucestershire
    • Contract

    7.5 Tonne / Class 2 Driver Badminton £17-£18ph Immediate Start Available Seasonal Contract until March We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking 7.5 Tonne or Class 2 Driver to support our busy winter operation based in Badminto...

  • JN -102026-134458_1794307330
    • £20.82 - £23.85 per hour + Holiday Pay
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Company: Royal Mail Distribution - Bristol Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 5 Location: Bristol Pay Rates £20.82 - £23.85 per hour Shift Patterns Flexible Shifts: Monday to Sunday Flexible S...

  • JN -102026-134458_1794307495
    • £20.82 - £23.85 per hour + Holiday Pay
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Driver - Royal Mail 📍 Bristol 💷 £20.82 - £23.85 per hour 📅 Immediate Starts Available 🚛 Ongoing, Pre-Booked Work 👥 5 Positions Available Looking for regular Class 1 work with one of the UK's most recognised brands? We're ...

  • JN -092026-133751_1794307872
    • £20 - £24 per hour
    • Plymouth, Devon
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Driver - Royal Mail Distribution 📍 Plymouth 💷 £20.82 - £23.85 per hour 🚛 Ongoing, Pre-Booked Work Available 📅 Immediate Starts Available 👥 5 Positions Available Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for reli...

  • JN -102026-134477_1794308159
    • £20 - £24 per hour
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Driver Royal Mail Distribution | Swindon 💷 £20.82 - £23.85 per hour 📅 Immediate Starts Available 🚛 Ongoing, Pre-Booked Work 👥 Multiple Vacancies Available 💰 Weekly Pay Looking for secure, well-paid Class 1 work with one o...

  • JN -112026-135038_1794235050
    • £16 - £17 per hour
    • Badminton, Somerset
    • Contract

    7.5 Tonne / Class 2 Driver Badminton £16.91 per hour Immediate Start Available Seasonal Contract until March We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking 7.5 Tonne or Class 2 Driver to support our busy winter operation based in Ba...

  • JN -112026-134886_1793953726
    • £24.52 - £27.25 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Temporary

    HGV Class 1 Driver Jobs | Weekend Trunking Work | Bridgwater | Excellent Weekend Rates Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for well-paid weekend work with predictable hours and a pre-booked rota? We are currently recruiting for a p...

  • JN -112026-135000_1793967567
    • £16.50 - £22.50 per hour
    • Newport
    • Temporary

    Class 1 Drivers Wanted - Newport Immediate Starts Available Blue Arrow are recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a well-established general haulage operation based in Newport and Magor The Role · General haulage work · Curtain-side...

  • JN -112026-134973_1793893344
    • £16 - £23 per hour
    • Gloucestershire
    • Contract

    7.5 Tonne Driver (7.5T Driver) - Gloucester Pay Rate: £16.05 - £23.43 per hour Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing Temporary Role Location: Gloucester (GL1) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am Start Immediate Starts Available Job Overview We are ...

  • JN -112026-134981_1793896963
    • £23 - £25 per hour
    • Plymouth, Devon
    • Contract

    Class 1 Driver - Royal Mail Taskforce Project Pay Rate: Up to £24.57 per hour (shift dependent) Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Seasonal Assignment Start Dates: 16th November or 23rd November Duration: Approximately 8-10 Weeks (until late Dec...

  • JN -112026-134886_1793804127
    • £24.52 - £27.25 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Temporary

    HGV Class 1 Driver Jobs | Weekend Trunking Work | Bridgwater | Excellent Weekend Rates Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for well-paid weekend work with predictable hours and a pre-booked rota? We are currently recruiting for a pro...

  • JN -112026-134845_1793804194
    • £24.52 - £27.25 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 2 Location: Bristol - BS16 Pay Rates * Saturday: £24.52ph until midnight, £27.25ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £27.25ph until midnigh...

  • JN -112026-134878_1793706521
    • Up to £15.15 per hour
    • Chepstow, Monmouthshire
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of our well-established client 🚛 Class 2 Drivers Wanted - Chepstow Area 🚛 💷 £15.15 per hour Are you a reliable and professional Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking experienced ...

  • JN -112026-134892_1793713902
    • Up to £16.50 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Mold, Flintshire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers on behalf of XPO Heidelberg for ongoing, long-term work based in Mold, CH7 If you're looking for HGV Class 1 driving jobs in Mold, trunking work , tramper driver opportunities , or ...

  • JN -112026-134886_1793716521
    • £24.52 - £27.25 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Temporary

    HGV Class 1 Driver Jobs | Weekend Trunking Work | Bridgwater | Excellent Weekend Rates Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for well-paid weekend work with predictable hours and a pre-booked rota? We are currently recruiting for a p...

  • JN -112026-134833_1793623191
    • £19.15 - £27.25 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Bridgewater - TA6 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £19.15ph and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £19.15ph until midnight, £24.52ph after and £27.25p...

  • JN -112026-134845_1793633930
    • £24.52 - £27.25 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 2 Location: Bristol - BS16 Pay Rates * Saturday: £24.52ph until midnight, £27.25ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £27.25ph until midnigh...

  • JN -092026-133950_1793636009
    • £16.50 - £18.00 per hour
    • Newport
    • Temporary

    Class 1 Drivers Wanted - Newport Immediate Starts Available Blue Arrow are recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a well-established general haulage operation based in Newport . The Role General haulage work Curtain-side trailers Betw...

  • JN -092026-133950_1793281733
    • £16.50 - £18.00 per hour
    • Newport
    • Temporary

    Class 1 Drivers Wanted - Newport Immediate Starts Available Blue Arrow are recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a well-established general haulage operation based in Newport . The Role General haulage work Curtain-side trailers Betw...

  • JN -092026-133602_1793281884
    • £16.36 - £24.54 per hour
    • Cardiff
    • Contract

    Class 1 Drivers Required - Cardiff Join a Well-Established National Company We are currently recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our team in Cardiff . We have opportunities available on two day-shift patterns, offering competitive rates of...

  • JN -102026-134778_1793289620
    • £18.35 - £27.53 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Contract

    Class 1 HGV Driver - Ongoing Position 📍 Bridgwater, Somerset 💷 Competitive Pay 📅 Immediate Start Available Our client is looking for reliable and professional Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join their busy operation based in Bridgwater . This is ...

  • JN -102026-134776_1793289683
    • £19.15 - £27.25 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Bristol - BS16 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £19.15ph and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £19.15ph until midnight, £24.52ph after and £27.25ph O...

  • JN -102026-134779_1793291097
    • £13.00 - £19.50 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Contract

    Van Driver - Ongoing Opportunity Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Start Date: 2nd November (Training Commences) Shifts: Monday to Friday Start Time: 09:00 Ongoing Assignment We are currently recruiting 3 experienced Van Drivers for our busy Br...

  • JN -102026-134716_1793177978
    • £17.35 - £22.50 per annum
    • Eastleigh, Hampshire
    • Contract

    Class 2 Driver - Immediate Start - Eastleigh (SO21 1WP) Location: Eastleigh, SO21 1WP Hours: Monday to Friday Preferred Shift: 14:00 - 23:00 Alternative Shift: 05:00 - 14:00 Start Date: Immediate We are urgently recruiting for a Class 2 (Cat...

  • JN -102026-134694_1793089843
    • Up to £14.73 per hour
    • Exeter, Devon
    • Contract

    Multi-Drop Delivery Driver - Exeter £14.73 per hour We are currently recruiting Multi-Drop Delivery Drivers to work in and around Exeter for a busy peak-season contract. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, customer-focused drivers looki...

  • JN -102026-134708_1793114426
    • £14.73 - £22.00 per hour
    • Newport
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow Recruitment are recruiting Courier Drivers for a Newport -based client. Are you an experienced Courier Driver looking for a new opportunity? We are currently seeking reliable and professional drivers to join a busy operation based in ...

  • JN -102026-134669_1792759992
    • £16.05 - £23.43 per annum
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Contract

    7.5 Tonne Driver (7.5T Driver) - Royal Wooton Bassett Pay Rate: £16.05 - £23.43 per hour Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing Temporary Role Location: Royal Wooten Basset (SN4) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am Start Immediate Starts Available J...

  • JN -102026-134601_1792658845
    • Up to £16.50 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Mold, Flintshire
    • Temporary

    🚛 Class 1 Drivers Wanted - Padeswood, Flint 🚛 Ready for a Driving Role That Keeps You Moving? Blue Arrow is recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a leading logistics operation based in Padeswood, Flint . If you're looking for ongoing work,...

  • JN -102026-134326_1792581470
    • £17 - £18 per hour
    • Southampton, Hampshire
    • Contract

    Class 2 Driver (HGV Class 2) - Southampton Temp to Perm Opportunities Available We're currently recruiting Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for a well-established drinks distribution company based in Southampton . This is an excellent opportunity f...

  • JN -102026-134326_1792581572
    • £17 - £18 per hour
    • Southampton, Hampshire
    • Contract

    Class 2 Driver (HGV Class 2) - Southampton - NEW PASS WELCOME Temp to Perm Opportunities Available We're currently recruiting Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for a well-established drinks distribution company based in Southampton . This is an exce...

  • JN -102026-134525_1792500346
    • £18 - £22 per annum
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Night Driver - Avonmouth £18.00 - £22.00 per hour | Night Shifts | Temp to Perm Opportunities Available Are you an experienced Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for well-paid night work with consistent routes and modern equipment? We are ...

  • JN -102026-134477_1792410820
    • £20 - £24 per hour
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Driver Royal Mail Distribution | Swindon Ongoing, Pre-Booked Work | Immediate Starts Available We are currently recruiting 5 experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for ongoing assignments with Royal Mail Distribution based in Swindon. This is...

  • JN -102026-134458_1792166765
    • £20.82 - £23.85 per hour + Holiday Pay
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Company: Royal Mail Distribution - Bristol Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 5 Location: Bristol Pay Rates £20.82 - £23.85 per hour Shift Patterns Flexible Shifts: Monday to Sunday Flexible S...

Driving with Blue Arrow in Bristol and the South West FAQs

At Blue Arrow, we connect skilled and aspiring Drivers with rewarding opportunities across Bristol, the South West and the rest of the UK. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced HGV professional, we offer roles that match your lifestyle, ambitions, and availability.

What HGV Driver jobs are available in Bristol and the South West?

Blue Arrow recruits for driving jobs across Bristol, Devon, Somerset, Cornwall and the wider South West, including: 

  • HGV Class 1 Drivers – Day and night trunking, general haulage, and specialist deliveries.
  • HGV Class 2 Drivers – Home delivery, store distribution, and multi-drop roles with full support.
  • 7.5 Tonne Drivers – Two-person delivery roles, often involving white goods and home installations.
  • HIAB Drivers – Specialist roles delivering to construction sites and builder merchants.

Our clients include some of the UK’s most trusted logistics and retail brands, such as DPD, XPO, Boots, and Arrow XL.

Where are your South West driving jobs based?

Our driving jobs cover locations across the South West, including:

  • Bristol
  • Exeter
  • Plymouth
  • Taunton
  • Somerset
  • Devon
  • Cornwall

Many roles are based within major transport and logistics hubs, with opportunities available throughout the region.

What shift patterns and working schedules are available?

We understand that flexibility is key. That’s why our driving roles offer a variety of shift options:

  • Day shifts – Typically starting between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
  • Night shifts – Common start times between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
  • Weekend shifts – Available in selected roles, often with enhanced pay.
  • Fixed weekday patterns – Monday to Friday roles ideal for routine planning.
  • Part-time and flexible options – Available in selected contracts, especially during peak periods.
  • Pre-booked rotas – Most roles offer weekly scheduling for predictable planning.

Can newly qualified HGV Drivers apply?

Yes. Many of our clients welcome newly qualified Drivers and provide support to help them gain valuable industry experience.

To apply for most driving jobs, you'll typically need:

  • A valid Category C or C+E licence
  • Driver CPC qualification
  • Digital Tachograph Card

Role-specific requirements will be listed on each job advert.

What types of driving work are available?

Available driving opportunities may include:

  • General haulage
  • Trunking work
  • Store delivery
  • Multi-drop delivery
  • Home delivery
  • Construction and merchant delivery roles

Specific opportunities vary depending on location and employer demand.

What types of employment are available?

Employment types include:

  • Temporary roles – Ideal for gaining experience or seasonal work.
  • Temp-to-perm contracts – Try before you commit, with long-term potential.
  • Fixed-term contracts – Great for peak periods or project-based work.
  • Part-time positions – Available in selected roles.

    Whether you're looking for ongoing employment or short-term flexibility, there are opportunities available throughout the South West.

Why choose Blue Arrow for driving jobs?

Some of the benefits you can expect are:

  • Pre-booked shifts for predictable planning
  •  Competitive hourly rates with weekend and overtime enhancements
  • Onsite parking and canteen facilities
  • Career progression from Driver to Manager
  • Supportive teams and structured onboarding


What our Drivers say

“Great place to work with reliable hours and supportive team”
“Ideal for new Drivers looking to gain experience”
“Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities”

Ready to apply?

We aim to respond within 48 hours of your application. Most roles include a short assessment and induction arranged within 72 hours.

Apply now to start your journey with Blue Arrow.