Trailer driver Work, Jobs in Bristol, Bst (with Salaries)

HGV Lead Driver (Shunter)
Nisbets —Bristol
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
11d
HGV Shunter
Culina Logistics —Bristol
- £39,743.16 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Driver
Miles Hire South Wales Ltd —Newport
- From £28,828.80 a year
- Overtime
- Sales
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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3d
Linehaul Driver
Evri —Bristol
- £17.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
3d
HGV Class 1 Twilight Driver
Evri —Bristol
- £18.19 - £26.73 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
HGV Class 1 Driver
Maritime Transport —Bristol
- £17.50 - £26.88 an hour
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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HGV Class 1 Driver
Tesco UK —Avonmouth
- £19.27 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
1d
Tractor Driver
AJ & RG Barber Ltd —Shepton Mallet
- From £10.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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4d
HGV Class 1 Trunking Driver. Bristol
HGV Drivers UK —Bristol
- £18.50 - £24.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Bachelor's degree
- Articulated lorry
- Commercial driving
HGV 1 C+E Tramper Driver. Waste. Bulk Tippers and Tankers
Dampneys Ltd —Bristol
- From £17.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Commercial driving
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Security officer
Bardwood —Avonmouth
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
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23h
Test & Commissioning Technician
AB Dynamics —Bradford-on-Avon
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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HGV Class 1 Driver
AJ Cocks Transport Ltd —Westbury
- £171 - £195 a day
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
13d
Transport Manager
Kinaxia Transport & Warehousing —Yate
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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HGV / LGV CLASS 1 TRAMPER DRIVER (C+E) – CHIPPENHAM
A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd —Chippenham
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Articulated lorry
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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4d
Driver Forklift Truck Afternoons
Monex Group - Distribution —Newport
- £12.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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HGV Lead Driver (Shunter)
Nisbets —Bristol
Current and valid Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence. In addition to carrying out driving and shunting duties, you will act as the key point of contact…
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HGV Shunter
Culina Logistics —Bristol
Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates…
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HGV Lead Driver (Shunter)

Nisbets -
Bristol

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Job details

Full-time
11 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Internal department liaison
Vehicle maintenance checks
Numeracy
Team management
Organisational skills
Category CE Licence
Transport experience
Leadership
Communication skills
Category C Licence

Full job description

Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver / Shunter Lead Driver to join our Carrier Team, supporting the efficient movement of stock across our Avonmouth Estate and Chepstow operations.
As a Class 1 Driver / Shunter Lead Driver at Nisbets, you will be part of a small and dedicated transport team responsible for the safe and timely movement of trailers between warehouses and operational sites. In addition to carrying out driving and shunting duties, you will act as the key point of contact between Warehouse Operations and the driving team, ensuring daily priorities are coordinated effectively.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you will oversee the day-to-day allocation of driving activities, support operational efficiency, and promote a strong safety-first culture. You will work closely with Warehouse Operations and the Transport Management Team, helping to ensure vehicles, trailers, and drivers remain compliant with company policies and legal requirements.
This role is based at our Avonmouth Estate and reports to the Group Transport Manager. The shift will be Monday to Friday 5:30am - 2:30pm
Key Accountabilities

Attend daily planning meetings with Warehouse Operations to agree operational priorities.
Coordinate the shunter team to ensure trailers and loads are moved in line with business requirements.
Maintain regular communication with warehouse teams throughout the shift to respond to changing priorities.
Complete effective shift handovers with the evening team.
Support Transport Management in ensuring tractor units and trailers are available for MOTs, PMIs, and other planned maintenance.
Ensure vehicle defects are reported promptly and appropriate actions are taken.
Promote a strong safety culture, encouraging hazard spotting and near-miss reporting.
Ensure vehicles are maintained in a clean and presentable condition.
Monitor driver compliance with Operator Licence requirements and Driver CPC regulations.
Carry out all required vehicle and trailer checks in accordance with legal and company standards.
Safely and efficiently move trailers between sites, loading bays, and yard locations as required.
Maintain Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work at all times.
Ensure driver digital tachograph cards are downloaded in line with company procedures.
Support warehouse operations with container and trailer movements within yard areas.
Assess and support new drivers to ensure site operating standards and procedures are followed.
Demonstrate flexibility around start and finish times when required by operational needs.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Current and valid Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
Valid Driver CPC qualification.
Clean UK driving licence preferred.
Previous experience in a driving, transport, or warehouse operation environment.
Experience coordinating or leading a team would be advantageous.
Driver Assessor or Driver Trainer qualification desirable.
Strong understanding of transport compliance and vehicle safety requirements.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Able to work independently with limited supervision.
Proactive approach with a focus on operational efficiency and safety.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced operational environment.

What You'll Bring

A safety-first mindset.
Strong leadership and coordination skills.
The ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to changing demands.
A positive and professional approach to communication.
A commitment to delivering operational excellence and supporting colleagues across the business.

About Us

Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.
Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.
Here at Nisbets, we aim high and we dream big. From a one-man operation in 1983, to the UK’s market leader today – it’s always been our determination to hit whatever goal we set ourselves, no matter how big. And we’ve done it time and time again.
We’re looking for experts. Passionate, forward thinkers who obsess about our customers as much as we do. We need strivers, trailblazers and problem solvers who are as determined to grow, develop and succeed as we are.
We’re determined to take the next step. But we need your help to do it. It’s all about you.
If you’re looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued; Where you’ll test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.
You’ll be pushing the boundaries with us, day in day out. You’ll work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of other experts around the business, bringing big ideas to life, and play a leading role in taking our journey to the next level.
We are a business with heart. From the small indie diner to the Michelin-star restaurant, Nisbets deliver the equipment they need to excel. If you join our team you’ll be working in a family-owned business that isn’t afraid to let you grow. That understands the value of innovation. And that puts our impact on the environment, our commitment to ethical trading and our determination to being a fully transparent business at the forefront of all we do.
Ready to take the next step with us? Apply today.

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