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Posted 01 August, 2026

Driver - Class 1

Brakes
Portbury, SOMERSET, GB Full Time
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Join Our Team as an HGV Class 1 Driver!

Salary: £42,922 plus a £1,500 attendance bonus! (Enjoy additional pay of 10% after 6pm and 20% after 10pm)

OTE: Achieve over £47,000!

Hours: 45 hours per week

Shift: 5 over 7 days

Start Times: Vary between 1pm and 11pm (with shift enhancements after 6pm)

Location: Portbury, Bristol

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding driving career? Join us as an HGV Class 1 driver and experience world-class training and high operational standards. We offer a unique blend of security, stability, and growth opportunities that are hard to find!

Your Journey Begins Here

Kick off your career with a comprehensive induction program. You’ll spend a week in the classroom, mastering essential skills like vehicle checks and workplace safety. Then, hit the road with a Training Support Driver to learn your route and prepare for independent driving.

Grow with Us

What sets us apart is our commitment to your development. If you’re a Class 2 (Cat C minimum) driver with valid CPC cards, we’ll help you elevate your career. Explore various roles, from Training Support Driver to Shift Management, and enjoy a wealth of impressive benefits:

  • Subsidised hot meals in our staff canteen
  • Heavily discounted quality food through staff sales
  • Reward, recognition, and referral schemes
  • Free onsite parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
  • Opportunities to participate in charitable events
  • A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

About Us

Driven by a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day, Brakes delivers top-quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our extensive distribution network to renowned pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. Our dedicated 6,000-strong workforce takes pride in being part of this essential service, and we’re excited to grow even further!

Ready to take the wheel? Join us and be part of something special!

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