Job Description

Optime Group is looking for experienced Class 2 HGV Drivers to support a major logistics operation based in Avonmouth. You’ll be driving between sites, supporting general logistics and transportation across a well-organised network. This role is ideal for professional drivers looking for stable, ongoing work with excellent pay and structured shifts.

Start Date:

• April 2026 - Immediate paid training following driving assessment.

What's on Offer:

• Rate of Pay: £18.00 per hour
• Shift Pattern: Monday To Friday 10/11pm Start
• Shift Time: Between the hours of 22:00 pm to 12:00 pm (9 to 12-hour shifts)
• Overtime: (after 45 hours per week): £22.00 per hour
• Night rate bonus: Additional £10 per shift for start times between 00:00 – 04:00
• Weekly pay: (Every Friday)
• Temp to Perm: (performance-based)

Key Duties:

• Transporting goods safely between sites, including large retail partners such as B&M, TK Maxx, Boots and Superdrug.
• Completing pre- and post-vehicle checks and promptly reporting any defects.
• Ensuring all transport documentation and digital logs are completed accurately.
• Maintaining full compliance with driving regulations and company policies.
• Following scheduled routes and working to time-sensitive delivery windows.
• Acting as a professional representative of both the client and the logistics operation.

Available following successful completion of the initial assessment process, which includes:

• Drugs & Alcohol Test
• Driving Assessment
• Theory Test
• Followed by invitation to a paid induction

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (Category C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months’ Class 1 experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work
• Takes pride in delivering high standards consistently
• Ability to provide 5 years of checkable history (required for Blue Airside Pass clearance)
• Must be able to pass all required assessments