HGV Driver - Class 1

Job description

Position: HGV Driver - Class 1

Contract?Type:Permanent - 45 hours weekly

Location: Preston

Shift: Mon-Fri / 16:00 - 02:00

Salary:£41,535

Join the UKs premier parcel delivery company

WhatYoullDo:

You will drive a lorry from our exceptional fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old.?Theyre?a joy to drive, and are equipped to a high specification, including fridges, leatherseatsand many more optional extras to make sure?youre?comfortable.

Most of our sites run from Monday to Friday, with 45 hour working weeks, and?9-hour?shifts per day which typically start at?5/6pm. Our well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance where?youll?be driving, taking the stress out of your day.

Key Role Responsibilities

We?dont?micromanage our drivers. We trust them to get the job done and plan their own routes.?This job involves trunking to regional hubs on the night shift. So, if you like the independence of being out on the open road for long stretches - but also want to be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift, this is the job for you.

Youll?make sure Cages, Pallets, Freight, Stillages and Yorks get to and from customers bang on time. At some sites, the goods will be loaded or unloaded for you - at others,?youll?need to do it yourself. Scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks will sometimes be part of your day.

Youll?be responsible for?inspecting your vehicle and trailer every day and complete a Defect Report if necessary.

What We Can Offer You:

Wereproud to offer a workplace where everyone can thrive.Hereswhat you can expect:

• Annual Leave: At least 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).

• Career Progression

• Inclusive Benefits: Access to flexibleperksincluding shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare.

WhatWereLooking For

• Class 1 Driving licence?as a minimum

• Driver CPC qualification card

• Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards?them

• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws - and commitment to safe use of the roads

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English