HGV Class 1 Driver

Blue Arrow; Washington; 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 a HGV Class 1 Driver to join the Washington (NE37) depot with flexibility to support Darlington DL1 as required.

You will operate a modern fleet on trunk deliveries to Midlands hubs with pre-booked shifts and a predictable rota, promoting work-life balance. A valid UK Class C+E licence, CPC and tachograph card are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK Class C+E licence with clean driving record.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience.
• Tachograph data for last 6 months available.

Responsibilities

• Trunk deliveries to Midlands hubs with no multi-drop.
• Operate a modern fleet using telematics and route planning tech.
• Pre-booked rota for predictable planning and work-life balance.

Skills

Full UK Class C+E Licence

Education

CPC and Tachograph Card

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 2

Location: Washington - NE37 - Flexibility to also support Darlington DL1 will be required

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

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

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