HGV Class 1 Driver

Blue Arrow; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pre-booked shifts

Supportive team

Attractive pay rates

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking HGV Class 1 drivers for a pre-booked, ongoing role in Carlisle. Roles involve trunking parcels to Midlands hubs with 12-hour shifts, using a modern fleet and telematics.

Starting times vary 14:00–20:00, with 45-minute breaks and overtime opportunities after 8 hours. Applicants must hold a UK Class C+E licence, CPC, and a tachograph card, with at least 12 months of Class 1 experience and clean licence (no more than 6 points; no DR/DG/CD/DD/BA).

Qualifications

• Full UK Class C+E Licence required.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card must be valid.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 experience.
• Licence must have no more than 6 points and not include DR/DG/CD/DD/BA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels to Midlands hubs on a trunking basis.
• Operate on a pre-booked 12-hour shift pattern.
• No multi-drop requirements; follow routes via telematics.
• Maintain compliance with tachograph and driving regulations.

Skills

Reliable driving

Time management

Education

CPC Certificate

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 5

Location: Carlise, CA6

Pay Rates

• Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Sunday: £26.25ph until midnight, £18.15ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours

45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service

45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service

Shift Patterns

• Shifts: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday
• Average Shift Length: 12 hours
• Start times vary between 14:00 - 20:00 depending on weekly requirements
• Pre-booked rota for better planning

Job Role

• Delivery Type: Parcels
• Destinations: Midlands Hubs
• Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back
• No multi-drop

Vehicle & Equipment Info

• Modern fleet
• Telematics and route planning tech used

Requirements

• Full UK Class C+E Licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
• Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 6 months
• We cannot accept more than 6 points or DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on a licence.

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite parking
• Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
• Supportive team and structured environment
• Attractive pay rates

Why This Role is Family-Friendly

• Predictable hours and local depot
• Pre-booked rota allows for family planning

What Other Drivers Say

• "Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities"
• Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

• Fedex
• Royal Mail Group

We welcome applications from all backgrounds

*THE LOCATION OF THIS WORK IS CARLISLE HOWEVER THIS CONTRACT IS RAN BY THE NEWCASTLE BRANCH SO PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION/ WITH ANY QUESTIONS, 0191 230 1050*

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