HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver | Nights
Bridgwater, Somerset
£17.00 - £21.28 Per Hour
- Weekends £24.00ph
- Nights
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Taunton-based logistics recruitment for the South West
South West logistics & HGV recruitment
From last-minute driver cover to permanent recruitment, we help logistics businesses keep moving. We're a local team that understands the industry, takes the time to get to know your operation and delivers people you can rely on.
For job seekers
We work with trusted logistics companies across the South West and further afield, offering well-paid driving roles to suit your experience and availability. Whether you're looking for temporary shifts, ongoing work or your next full-time role, we'll help you find something that fits.
Many of our drivers and warehouse staff have worked with us for years, progressing from temporary assignments into full-time, salaried positions.
Apply to work with usBridgwater, Somerset
£17.00 - £21.28 Per Hour
Bridgwater, Somerset
£16.00 - £24.00 Per Hour
Bridgwater, Somerset
£16.00 - £22.00 Per Hour
Cullompton, Devon
£16.00 Per Hour - £21.28 Per Hour
Bridgwater, Somerset
£16.00 - £24.00 Per Hour
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Starting Salary Up To £42,432
Willand, Devon
£15.00 - £20.00 Per Hour
Bridgwater, Somerset
£15.00 - £20.00 Per Hour
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
£15.50 - £23.25 Per Hour
Taunton,Somerset
£15.00 Per Hour
Cullompton, Devon
£15.00 - £20.00 Per Hour
Wellington, Somerset
£15.00 Per Hour (Monday to Friday)
Taunton, Somerset
£16.25 Per Hour - £21.60 Per Hour
Exeter, Devon
£13.98 Per Hour
Yeovil, Somerset
£13.98 Per Hour
Bridgwater, Somerset
£13.00 - £17.29ph
Wellington,Somerset
£12.71 - £18.75 Per Hour
Where the work is
We're based in Taunton and recruit right across the South West, with regular opportunities along the M5 corridor and beyond
For drivers
For staff who demonstrate commitment, reliability, and high performance, we offer free licence upgrades and access to ongoing training opportunities. What each licence pays in the jobs on our board today:
Van, delivery and multi-drop
£13.98an hour
3 live jobs on the board
Rigids, tankers and cement mixers
£15.00–£23.25an hour
7 live jobs on the board
Artics, tramping and tankers
£16.00–£24.00an hour
Salaried roles up to £42,432 a year
6 live jobs on the board
Free licence upgrades available to eligible, committed LogiStaff drivers.
Training we can arrange:
Head officeTaunton, Somerset
For employers
Adapt quickly to changing demand with LogiStaff's flexible HGV staffing solutions. We work in partnership with logistics operators across the UK to supply reliable, fully compliant drivers when you need them most. From short-term cover to long-term workforce planning, our experienced recruitment team delivers efficient, dependable driver placements that help keep your operations running smoothly.
We don't just send a licence and hope for the best. We learn how your operation works, understand the type of driver who succeeds there, and supply people who are properly vetted and ready for the job.
Our experienced recruitment team works closely with each client to understand their business, workflows, and operational demands.
Through our extensive network, we provide access to a large pool of experienced, compliant, and fully vetted logistics professionals.
By taking the time to understand how your operation truly runs, we ensure you receive the right people in the right roles — helping you meet delivery schedules, maintain service levels, and operate with confidence.
Recruitment services
Temporary StaffingShort-notice, sickness, holiday and peak-volume cover.
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Permanent recruitment supportLogiStaff helps logistics businesses recruit reliable, long-term staff while keeping recruitment cost-effective, professionally managed, and freeing up valuable time for your management team.
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CPC / ADR & HIAB trainingWe work closely with trusted, accredited training partners to help drivers and operatives access high-quality CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), and HIAB (Hydraulic Lorry Loader) training.
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Support & adviceAt LogiStaff, we support our clients with expert recruitment advice and up-to-date industry insight, helping them manage staffing levels effectively and plan with confidence.
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Fully vettedexperienced & compliant
Who we supply
Our experienced recruitment team works closely with each client to understand their business, workflows, and operational demands. This allows us to source and supply dependable, well-matched logistics professionals who are ready to perform from day one.
Experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) drivers, along with van, delivery, and multi-drop drivers.
Experienced warehouse operatives including order pickers, packers, goods-in and goods-out staff, FLT drivers, and warehouse supervisors and managers.
Skilled transport planners, order processing staff, and customer service professionals supporting efficient logistics operations.
Drivers: test yourself
Hours, rest, weights, bridges and the tachograph — the things that come up in every cab in the country. It is just for fun: nothing is recorded, nothing is sent, and nobody but you sees how you did.
Looking for work? Register with LogiStaff and we will talk to you about what is on the board. Our HGV theory assessment is part of registering — call 01823 778108 if you would rather go through it with someone.
Question 1 of 10Drivers' hours
How many hours can you drive in a fixed week under EU/GB rules?
Correct. 56 hours in a fixed week, Monday 00:00 to Sunday 24:00.
Not that one. 56 hours in a fixed week, Monday 00:00 to Sunday 24:00.
Question 2 of 10Drivers' hours
And across any two consecutive weeks?
Correct. 90 hours, so a 56-hour week has to be followed by 34 or less.
Not that one. 90 hours, so a 56-hour week has to be followed by 34 or less.
Question 3 of 10Rest
How long is a regular weekly rest period?
Correct. 45 hours. A reduced one is at least 24, and it has to be paid back.
Not that one. 45 hours. A reduced one is at least 24, and it has to be paid back.
Question 4 of 10Rest
A regular daily rest is 11 hours. How many times between weekly rests can you cut it to 9?
Correct. Three times between any two weekly rest periods.
Not that one. Three times between any two weekly rest periods.
Question 5 of 10Driver CPC
How much periodic training keeps your Driver CPC valid?
Correct. 35 hours every five years, usually seven-hour days.
Not that one. 35 hours every five years, usually seven-hour days.
Question 6 of 10Speed limits
National speed limit for a goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes on a motorway?
Correct. 60 mph — though most are limited to 56 by the limiter.
Not that one. 60 mph — though most are limited to 56 by the limiter.
Question 7 of 10Weights
Maximum gross weight for a normal six-axle artic on UK roads?
Correct. 44 tonnes at six axles. Forty at five.
Not that one. 44 tonnes at six axles. Forty at five.
Question 8 of 10Bridges
You clip a railway bridge. Who do you ring first?
Correct. The bridge plate number reaches Network Rail, who stop the trains. That call comes before every other call.
Not that one. The bridge plate number reaches Network Rail, who stop the trains. That call comes before every other call.
Question 9 of 10Bridges
Above what travelling height must the height be displayed in the cab?
Correct. 3.0 m, which is 9 feet 10 inches.
Not that one. 3.0 m, which is 9 feet 10 inches.
Question 10 of 10Tachograph
Roughly how many days of driving does a driver card hold before it starts writing over itself?
Correct. About 28 days, which is why downloads are every 28.
Not that one. About 28 days, which is why downloads are every 28.
Client feedback
LogiStaff have been a lifesaver for our business. They consistently provide reliable, highly qualified temporary staff at short notice. The team is professional, organised, and makes the hiring process completely seamless. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any logistics company needing dependable staffing support.
Finding reliable staff at short notice can be a real challenge, but LogiStaff made it easy. They helped us fill critical roles quickly with high-quality candidates, and the professionalism of their team really stood out. We've had nothing but positive feedback from both clients and staff.
I cannot thank LogiStaff enough for their exceptional temporary staffing services. As a small business owner, finding reliable and qualified staff at short notice can be challenging, but with LogiStaff's support, I was able to fill crucial roles quickly and efficiently. The quality of their candidates has been outstanding, and we've received consistently positive feedback regarding their professionalism. LogiStaff provide a genuinely valuable service.
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