Class 1 Driver

Stobart; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Teesport is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers to handle customer deliveries across the UK. Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle safety, compliance with driving regulations, and delivering to various locations including stores and warehouses. Candidates should have a valid HGV 1 / C+E Licence, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 6 months of relevant experience. Competitive pay rates and extensive benefits, including 28 days paid holiday and fully paid training, are offered.

Benefits

28 Days paid Holiday

Fully paid Uniform and PPE

Life assurance from Day 1

Discounted Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Valid HGV 1 / C+E licence with current DCPC & Tacho card.
• Minimum of 6 months Class 1 driving experience, preferably in store work.
• No more than 6 points with no DD / DR convictions.
• Ability to understand and report vehicle defects.
• Compliance with health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods across the UK to Stores, RDCs, and Warehouses.
• Ensure vehicle safety through regular checks and reporting defects.
• Comply with on-site health and safety standards.

Skills

HGV 1 / C+E Licence

Excellent communication skills

Compliance with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation

Vehicle safety checks

Job description

Job Description

Eddie Stobart is currently looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their growing team in Teesport (Middlesborough).

The role is based on a Tesco site in Teesport and will involve customer deliveries around the UK including delivering to Stores, RDC's, Warehouses and may involve some manual handling.

Shifts

• Wednesday-Sunday 04:00am
• Saturday-Wednesday 18:00pm
• Saturday-Wednesday 03:00am

Rates of Pay

• Monday-Friday Days - £14.00 per hour (including meal allowance)
• Monday-Friday Night - £15.30 per hour (including meal allowance)
• Saturday and Sunday Day - £17.00 per hour (including meal allowance)
• Saturday and Sunday Night – £17.50 per hour (including meal allowance)
• Bank Holiday – £17.81 per hour (including meal allowance)

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid HGV 1 / C+E Licence and hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho card.
• A minimum of 6 months Class 1 experience, preferably Store work.
• No more than 6 points no DD / DR Code convictions.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s 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.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Benefits

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory LGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme – £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.