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 -102026-133975_1790854681
    • £15.07 - £22.60 per annum
    • Swansea
    • Temporary

    Bluearrow are recruiting We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Class 2 Driver to join our waste collection team. Position: Class 2 Driver Hours: Monday to Friday Location: Swansea Pay: £15.07 0/t £22.60 About the Role As a Class 2...

  • JN -092026-133918_1790756160
    • Up to £12.71 per hour + paid holiday
    • Cardiff
    • Temporary

    Are you an experienced driver with a passion for customer service? We're looking for a Hospitality Driver to join a busy catering team, delivering food and hospitality services across Cardiff. This is more than just a driving role. You'll be res...

  • JN -092026-133937_1790768459
    • £16 - £20 per annum
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    Class 2 Driver Location: Severn Beach - Bristol  Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour standard rate | £20.50 per hour for all hours worked before 06:00 Job Type: Full-Time | Temp to Perm Opportunities Available - Bristol We are currently recruiting f...

  • JN -092026-133950_1790780259
    • £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 -092026-133877_1790597525
    • Up to £14.5 per hour
    • Winchester, Hampshire
    • Full-Time

    Porter / Driver 📍 Winchester 💷 £14.50 per hour 📅 Temp to Perm Opportunity Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for a Porter / Driver to join the facilities team at Winchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking and reliable indivi...

  • JN -092026-133852_1790340341
    • Up to £17.00 per annum
    • Birmingham, West Midlands
    • Contract

    Class 1 HGV Driver Jobs | Coventry (CV6) & Rugeley Area (B65) | £17.00 Per Hour PAYE We are currently recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers for a leading commercial vehicle hire company with opportunities available in the Coventry (C...

  • JN -092026-133809_1790250587
    • Negotiable
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    Van Driver Bristol | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Immediate Starts Available We are recruiting Van Drivers for a busy logistics operation based in Bristol , offering temp-to-perm opportunities . This role involves deliveries and collections, pro...

  • JN -092026-133812_1790251400
    • £19 - £27 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Night Wag & Drag Driver Sunday to Thursday | Night Shifts | Ongoing Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Wag & Drag Driver to join a well-established transport operation. This is an exc...

  • JN -092026-133749_1790089756
    • £20 - £23 per hour
    • Exeter, Devon
    • Contract

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

  • JN -092026-133751_1790090833
    • £20 - £24 per hour
    • Plymouth, Devon
    • Contract

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Company: Royal Mail Distribution - Plymouth Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 5 Location: Plymouth Pay Rates £20.82 - £24 per hour Shift Patterns Flexible Shifts: Monday to Sunday Variety of...

  • JN -092026-133352_1789994794
    • £18 - £24 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    Class 1 (C+E) Drivers - Bristol Blue Arrow Bristol Looking for steady, well-paid driving work? We're recruiting Class 1 Drivers for a busy logistics site in Bristol - immediate starts available! Pay & Benefits £18 - £24 per hour (depending...

  • JN -092026-133668_1789997380
    • £16.20 - £17.20 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) Worcester | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Available We are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of a busy fresh produce distributor based in Worcester . This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers loo...

  • JN -092026-133602_1789731211
    • £16.36 - £24.54 per hour
    • Cardiff
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    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 -092026-133422_1789563733
    • £23.52 - £26.25 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 1 Location: Bridgwater - TA6 Pay Rates * Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £26.25ph until midni...

  • JN -092026-133423_1789563883
    • £23.52 - £26.25 per hour
    • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 2 Location: Gloucester - GL2 Pay Rates * Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £26.25ph until midnig...

  • JN -092026-133424_1789564058
    • £23.52 - £26.25 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 2 Location: Bristol - BS16 Pay Rates * Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £26.25ph until midnigh...

  • JN -092026-133427_1789564371
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Bristol
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 1 Location: Bristol - BS16 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph O...

  • JN -092026-133428_1789564799
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 1 Location: Gloucester - GL2 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph...

  • JN -092026-133429_1789564950
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Bridgwater, Somerset
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Bridgewater - TA6 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25p...

  • JN -092026-133181_1788954035
    • £14.69 - £16.61 per hour
    • Bridgend
    • Full-Time

    HGV Class 2 Driver -Opportunity NEW PASSES WELCOME Bridgend | Immediate Start | Ongoing Work Available Blue Arrow is currently recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for temporary assignments based in Bridgend , with excellent opportunities for ongoin...

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.