HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 ADR Driver – Gas Cylinder Deliveries – Bristol

Location:

Bristol, BS4

Hours:

Monday to Friday – Days

Working Week: 40 hours

Job Type: HGV Class 1 / LGV Category C+E

Pay: £16.33

About the Role

Top Tier Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 ADR Driver for an established client within the industrial gas and logistics sector, based in Bristol.

This is a Monday-to-Friday day shift opportunity, working 40 hours per week, involving the safe transportation, delivery and collection of gas cylinders between depots, docks and designated locations.

We are looking for a professional, safety-conscious driver with a strong understanding of transport legislation and excellent driving standards.

Key Responsibilities

Safely transport, deliver and collect gas cylinders.

Complete deliveries and collections at manned and unmanned depots, docks and designated sites.

Ensure full compliance with Working Time Directive regulations, EU drivers' hours and tachograph legislation.

Complete vehicle checks and maintain accurate driving records.

Report all incidents, near misses and safety concerns promptly.

Maintain excellent communication with the transport planning team.

Operate a counterbalance forklift truck following training, including changing forks and gas bottles where required.

Maintain high driving performance standards.

Complete all required site inductions and specialist training.

Follow strict health and safety procedures at all times.

Essential Requirements

Valid LGV Category C+E (Class
1) licence held for a minimum of 3 years.

Valid ADR qualification covering gas cylinders (Class 2 gases).

Minimum 24 months of relevant HGV driving experience within the previous 5 years.

Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.

Maximum 3 penalty points.

No current or historical DR10 or CU80 convictions.

No at-fault vehicle incidents within the previous 24 months.

Good understanding of EU drivers' hours and Working Time Directive regulations.

Willingness to undertake specialist safety and operational training.

Ability to work independently and follow strict safety procedures.

Willingness to train in counterbalance forklift operation.

Specialist Training Provided

SMITH System defensive driving.

Rollover and skid control.

Counterbalance forklift truck training.

Site-specific safety inductions.

Specialist operational and safety training.

Vehicle safety and fatigue prevention equipment training.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday – Day Shifts

40 hours per week

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Class 1 ADR Driver looking for a Monday-to-Friday driving opportunity in Bristol, we would love to hear from you