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.

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