HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster, supporting our busy General Haulage operation. This role involves completing store and RDC deliveries across the region and is ideal for professional drivers who take pride in safe driving, excellent customer service, and delivering high standards every day.

Whether you're looking for day shifts or night shifts, we offer a variety of working patterns to suit your lifestyle. Some weekend working may be required as part of the role.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Competitive pay rates of up to £18.65 per hour
• Day and Night shifts available
• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
• Stable, long-term employment with a leading logistics operation
• Supportive transport team and structured driver onboarding

Shift Start Times

Day Shifts

• Start times typically between 02:00 and 07:00

Night Shifts

• Flexible start times available across the evening and overnight period

We offer flexibility wherever possible, so if these start times don't suit your availability, we'd still like to hear from you.

Pay Rates

Day Shifts

• Monday to Friday: £15.15 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday: £18.15 per hour

Night Shifts

• Monday to Friday: £16.35 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday: £18.65 per hour

Additional Payments

• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering to Distribution Centres and retail stores across the region
• Supporting store delivery work, including occasional loading and unloading of cages
• Completing trunking routes, drop and swaps, and general haulage assignments
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and completing all relevant paperwork
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, and Tachograph legislation

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hyde Park

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-09-2026

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