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HGV Class 1 Driver – Avonmouth (DHL x Waitrose) Newly Qualified Welcome
DHL Supply Chain
Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11
At a glance
- £20.03/hr days · £21.53/hr afternoons · £23.03/hr nights
- Category C+E (Class 1, artic)
- Mixed shifts
- No previous driving experience required
- Permanent
- Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11
- Posted 21 Oct 2026
Why this role could suit a newly qualified driver
- Newly qualified drivers are welcome
- New start-up operation recruiting experienced and newly qualified drivers
The job
Permanent Class 1 driving for the brand-new DHL and Waitrose food operation in Avonmouth, Bristol, with day, afternoon and night shifts on a 24/7 site. DHL says newly qualified drivers are welcome to start their HGV career here.
Drive Class 1 vehicles for a new 24/7 Waitrose food distribution operation run by DHL from Avonmouth.
Hours and working pattern
- 48 hours a week, any 5 days out of 7
- Day (06:00–14:00), afternoon (14:00–22:00) and night (22:00–06:00) shifts
- Flexible patterns can be discussed at interview
Pay and benefits
£20.03/hr days · £21.53/hr afternoons · £23.03/hr nights
Rate depends on shift: 06:00–14:00 £20.03/hr, 14:00–22:00 £21.53/hr, 22:00–06:00 £23.03/hr.
- Free on-site gym
- Modern canteen and rooftop terrace
- 8% employer pension contribution (4% employee)
- Free 24/7 GP consultations
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and mortgage advice
What you’ll need
- Category C+E / Class 1 licence
- Driver CPC card
- Digital tachograph card
About the employer
DHL Supply Chain
DHL Supply Chain is a global contract logistics company running warehouses, transport fleets and drinks distribution operations across the UK.