HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 5

Location: Carlise, CA6

Pay Rates

• Monday - Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Sunday: £26.25ph until midnight, £18.15ph after and £26.25ph OT after 8 hours

45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service

Shift Patterns

• Shifts: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday
• Average Shift Length: 12 hours
• Start times vary between 14:00 - 20:00 depending on weekly requirements
• Pre-booked rota for better planning

Job Role

• Delivery Type: Parcels
• Destinations: Midlands Hubs
• Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back
• No multi-drop

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
• Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 6 months
• We cannot accept more than 6 points or DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on a licence.

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite parking
• Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
• Supportive team and structured environment
• Attractive pay rates

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

Ready to Apply?

• 'Apply now' to submit your CV
• Response Time: Within 48 hours

We welcome applications from all backgrounds

*THE LOCATION OF THIS WORK IS CARLISLE HOWEVER THIS CONTRACT IS RAN BY THE NEWCASTLE BRANCH SO PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION/ WITH ANY QUESTIONS, 0191 230 1050*

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Carlisle

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

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