General Haulage HGV Class 1 Driver

Barker Ross Group; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New fleet investment

Holiday loyalty scheme

Learning & development support

Inclusive culture with ERGs

Company Healthcare Scheme

Bike2Work Scheme

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Barker Ross Group is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our UK logistics team. You will perform daily vehicle checks, ensure safe loading and drive in a fuel-efficient, professional manner.

Applicants must hold a Class 1 licence, a valid CPC and driver card, plus 3 months general haulage experience and 6 months UK Class 1 driving. A positive, customer-friendly attitude and team-friendly approach are essential.

Qualifications

• HGV/LGV licence - Class 1 is required.
• Valid driver card and CPC card.
• Minimum 3 months general haulage experience and 6 months UK Class 1 driving.
• No more than 3 points; no DD or DR offences.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Positive, customer-friendly attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Ensure safe and secure loading with correct load restraint.
• Comply with traffic laws, Working Time Directive and tachograph regulations.
• Drive safely and fuel-efficiently.
• Complete regular walk-around inspections.
• Deliver excellent customer service at every touchpoint.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and professional presentation.

Skills

HGV/LGV Class 1

Driver card

CPC card

Right to work in the UK

Clean licence (no DD/DR)

Team player

Job description

• Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness
• Ensure safe and secure loading with correct load restraint
• Comply with traffic laws, Working Time Directive and tachograph regulations
• Drive safely and fuel-efficiently
• Complete regular walk-around inspections
• Deliver excellent customer service at every touchpoint
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and professional presentation

We're looking for someone who brings:

• HGV/LGV licence - Class 1
• Valid driver card
• Valid CPC card
• Minimum 3 months experience in general haulage work and 6 months UK Class 1 driving experience
• A customer friendly manner and a positive can-do attitude
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• A solid understanding of tachograph rules and working time directive and valid CPC and digital tachograph card.
• The right to work in the UK
• No DD or DR offences
• No more than 3 points on your licence

What We Offer

• New fleet incoming - investment in our drivers and future growth
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Ongoing learning & development support
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
• Company Healthcare Scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Long-term career stability with a growing logistics provider
• Supportive, family-feel team environment

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business