HGV Class 1 Driver

Stobart; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Meal allowance

Day and Night shifts

Modern fleet

Onboarding

Long-term employment

Job summary

Stobart is hiring permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers for the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster. You will deliver to distribution centres and stores across the region, with day and night shifts available and a meal allowance per shift.

Flexible start times and some weekend work may be required to meet schedule demands. The role offers a modern fleet, structured onboarding, and stable, long-term employment in a leading logistics operation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to distribution centres and retail stores across the region.
• Assist with loading/unloading as needed.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and complete paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with Driver Hours Regulations and Tachograph rules.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Professional driver

Job description

We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster, supporting our busy General Haulage operation. This role involves completing store and RDC deliveries across the region and is ideal for professional drivers who take pride in safe driving, excellent customer service, and delivering high standards every day. Whether you're looking for day shifts or night shifts, we offer a variety of working patterns to suit your lifestyle. Some weekend working may be required as part of the role.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Competitive pay rates of up to £18.65 per hour
• Day and Night shifts available
• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
• Stable, long-term employment with a leading logistics operation
• Supportive transport team and structured driver onboarding

Shift Start Times

Day Shifts: Start times typically between 02:00 and 07:00.

Night Shifts: Flexible start times available across the evening and overnight period.

We offer flexibility wherever possible, so if these start times don't suit your availability, we'd still like to hear from you.

Pay Rates

• Day Shifts Monday to Friday: £15.15 per hour
• Day Shifts Saturday and Sunday: £18.15 per hour
• Night Shifts Monday to Friday: £16.35 per hour
• Night Shifts Saturday and Sunday: £18.65 per hour

Additional Payments

• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour

The Role

• Delivering to Distribution Centres and retail stores across the region
• Supporting store delivery work, including occasional loading and unloading of cages
• Completing trunking routes, drop and swaps, and general haulage assignments
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and completing all relevant paperwork
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, and Tachograph legislation

Job requirements

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