HGV Class 1 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked ongoing holiday cover July to end of September - potentially longer

Positions Available: 1

Location: Birtley , DH2

Pay Rates

* £16.12ph

* £24.18ph OT after 48 weekly hours

Shift Patterns

* Fixed Shifts: x5 shifts between Sunday to Friday

* Average Shift Length: 10 hours

* Start times vary between 16:00 - 19:00

* Pre-booked rota for better planning

Job Role

* Destinations: Livingston or Scunthorpe

* Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back

* No multi-drop or handball

Vehicle & Equipment Info

* Modern fleet

* Telematics and route planning tech used

Requirements

* Full UK Class C+E Licence

* Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

* Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience

* Drugs & Alcohol clearance

* Driving assessment

Benefits & Perks

* Onsite parking

* Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance

* Supportive team and structured environment

* 48 hours guaranteed per week

Why This Role is Family-Friendly

* Predictable hours and local depot

* Pre-booked rota allows for family planning

What Other Drivers Say

* "Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities"

* Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

* Fedex

* Royal Mail Group

* DPD

Ready to Apply?

* 'Apply now' to submit your CV

* Response Time: Within 48 hours

We welcome applications from all backgrounds

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.