HGV Class 2 Driver - Night Shifts

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.

• 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