Drivers

Blue Arrow HS; Widnes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay from day one

Pension scheme

Dedicated driving consultants

Ongoing, reliable work

Blue Arrow rewards and discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Blue Arrow HS in Widnes is seeking Class 1 (C+E) drivers for ongoing work. Immediate starts with weekly pay and holiday accrual up to 28 days. The role involves 1–3 drops per shift with pre-loaded vehicles and cages delivered to the tail lift.

Requirements include a valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digi Card, and a minimum of 3 months Class 1 experience. Site induction is required. There are permanent contract opportunities with a major UK retailer and ongoing shifts, including evenings.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digi Card.
• Minimum 3 months Class 1 driving experience.
• Must complete a site induction before starting.

Responsibilities

• Store deliveries.
• 1 to 3 drops per shift.
• All vehicles are pre-loaded.
• Goods are delivered in cages.
• Drivers take cages to the edge of the tail lift and lower the lift.
• Store staff unload the cages from the tail lift.
• Minimal manual handling compared with traditional multi-drop work.

Skills

Class 1 driving

CPC and Digi Card

3 months experience

Job description

Class 1 Drivers Required - Widnes

Average weekly pay £964.50 to £1059.00 + Holiday accrual, up to 28 days holiday.

Blue Arrow is recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing work based in Widnes.

Immediate starts. Paid assessments available week commencing 24th August, 31st Aug & 7 September.

If you have at least 3 months Class 1 driving experience and are looking for regular, long-term work with excellent pay rates and opportunity for permanent contracts with the UK's largest multinational retailer, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday: £19.00 per hour
• Saturday: £20.45 per hour
• Sunday: £20.45 per hour

Shift Patterns

• Tuesday to Saturday OR Wednesday to Sunday
• Start times between 19:00 and 03:00
• Average 10-12-hour shifts
• Ad hoc shifts & Weekend only work available
• Ongoing, continuous work with opportunity for permanent contracts.

The Role

• Store deliveries
• 1 to 3 drops per shift
• All vehicles are pre-loaded
• Goods are delivered in cages
• Drivers take cages to the edge of the tail lift and lower the lift
• Store staff unload the cages from the tail lift
• Minimal manual handling compared with traditional multi-drop work

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Valid CPC and Digi Card
• Minimum 3 months Class 1 driving experience
• Must complete a site induction before starting

Benefits of Working with Blue Arrow

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay accrued from day one
• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated driving consultants
• Ongoing, reliable work
• Pension scheme
• Blue Arrow rewards and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 24/7 support from our driving team
• Opportunities with leading logistics and retail clients
• Access to Blue Arrow App & Portal, giving you immediate visibility of shifts, assignments, forecast pay and pay advice, everything you need to make your assignment run smoothly.

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