HGV Class 1 Driver

Blue Arrow HS; Washington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pre-booked shifts

Supportive team

Attractive pay rates

Job summary

Blue Arrow HS in Washington (NE37) is hiring a HGV Class 1 Driver on a pre-booked, ongoing contract. You will perform collections and deliveries around the North East, up to 15 drops daily, using a modern fleet with telematics and route planning tools.

Shifts run Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00, at £16.36 per hour. The role requires a full UK Class C+E licence, valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, and at least 12 months of HGV Class 1 experience.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class C+E Licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience.
• Data available on tachograph card showing work in last 6 months.
• Licence must have no more than 6 points and no DR/DG/CD/DD/BA sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Collections and deliveries around the North East - up to 15 daily.

Skills

Full UK Class C+E Licence

CPC & Tachograph Card

12 months HGV Class 1 experience

Tools

Telematics and route planning tech

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 1

Location: Washington , NE37

Pay Rates

• £16.36ph

Shift Patterns

• Shifts: Monday to Friday
• Average Shift Length: 9 hours
• Shift times: 09:00AM - 18:00PM

Job Role

• Collections and delicieres around the North East - up to 15 daily

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.