Hgv Class 1 Driver Days

Stobart; Daventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Uniform & PPE paid

DCPC training provided

Life assurance

Holiday pay & allowances

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stobart is seeking permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for the Daventry region, operating from Tesco Dirft Central Distribution Centre. Roles involve delivering to stores and RDCs with a focus on safety, customer service, and dependable delivery standards. Shifts include 00:00–02:00 starts, with weekend work possible.

Pay rates range from £15.15 to £18.96 per hour depending on shift, plus meal and night out allowances. Benefits include uniform, DCPC training, life assurance, and various discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• 6+ months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers considered.
• DCPC & Tachograph cards held.
• Knowledge of Driver hours and WTD regulations.
• Ability to perform vehicle checks and report defects.
• Adherence to on-site health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• General haulage with curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores.
• Collect from stores to load out to factories and distribution centres.
• Support general work including occasional store deliveries and loading/unloading cages.
• Complete vehicle checks and accurate documentation.
• Maintain high safety, compliance and professional standards.
• Work with transport team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to Driver hours, WTD and tachograph regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety conscious

Dependable

Tools

DCPC training

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us working from Tesco Dirft Central Distribution Centre in Daventry on our General Haulage operation, completing store and RDC deliveries across the region. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis.

Days (between 00:00 - 02:00 starts) available working any 5 days from 7.

Weekend work may be required depending on demand.

Pay Rates

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £15.15 to £18.96 per hour, depending on shift – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

• Mon-Fri Days - £15.15 per hour
• Mon-Fri Night Shift - £16.35 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.15 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £18.65 per hour
• Bank Holidays - £18.96 per hour.

On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance, and £25 per night out tax-free allowance (if applicable)

Driver Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Collections from Stores to load out to Factories and Distribution Centres
• Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.