Driver

Blue Arrow HS; Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated driving consultants

Variety of driving assignments

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Blue Arrow HS is recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers in the Preston area. The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license, CPC and Tachograph cards, and at least six months of Class 1 driving experience.

You will start at 08:30, load and unload vehicles, and use a handheld scanner to record deliveries while delivering to customer sites. Benefits include competitive pay with overtime rates, weekly pay, and access to driving assignments with leading logistics companies, supported by dedicated

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) License.
• Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card.
• In-date Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to assist with loading and unloading duties.

Responsibilities

• Start time: 08:30am.
• Assisting with the loading of vehicles at the start of the shift.
• Delivering goods to various customer sites.
• Assisting with unloading at delivery locations.
• Using a handheld scanning device to record deliveries and collections.
• Representing the client professionally and providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Good communication

Loading/unloading assistance

Handheld scanner use

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Preston Area

Blue Arrow is currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers with a minimum of 6 months' Class 1 driving experience for our client based in the Preston area.

The Role

• Start time: 08:30am
• Assisting with the loading of vehicles at the start of the shift
• Delivering goods to various customer sites
• Assisting with unloading at delivery locations
• Using a handheld scanning device to record deliveries and collections
• Representing the client professionally and providing excellent customer service

Pay Rates

• £16.36 per hour for the first 40 hours worked per week
• £24.54 per hour for all hours worked over 40 hours

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) License
• Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• In-date Digital Tachograph Card
• Good communication skills
• Ability to assist with loading and unloading duties

Why Work for Blue Arrow?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced overtime payments
• Weekly pay for peace of mind
• Dedicated driving consultants who understand the transport industry
• Access to a variety of driving assignments with leading logistics companies
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop your driving career
• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle
• A straightforward registration process with a trusted recruitment specialist

What You'll Gain

• Stable, ongoing work with a well-established client
• Consistent start times and structured shifts
• The opportunity to build your experience within a professional logistics operation
• Support from one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies
• Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

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