HGV 1 Drivers - Preston

Blue Arrow - Manchester; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime payments

Dedicated driving consultants

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for our client in the Preston area. Start times around 09:00 am, with loading at shift start, delivery to customer sites, unloading assistance, and scanning deliveries.

The role emphasizes professional representation of the client and excellent customer service, with weekly pay and overtime after 40 hours. Flexible work options and dedicated consultants support your driving career.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading at start of shift.
• Deliver goods to customer sites.
• Assist with unloading at delivery locations.
• Use handheld scanner to record deliveries and collections.
• Represent client professionally and provide customer service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Loading/unloading assistance

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Preston Area

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

The Role

Start time: 09: 00 am

• Assisting with the loading of your 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

• £19.08 per hour for the first 40 hours worked per week
• £27.26 per hour for all hours worked over 40 hours

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) License
• Minimum 6 month's 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?

At Blue Arrow, we understand that our drivers are the key to our success. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• 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.