HGV Class 1 Driver – Experienced – Berwick

Reed Boardall Group; Berwick-upon-Tweed; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime bonus

Refer a friend

Year-round work

Modern fleet

Driver Academy Training

Job summary

Reed Boardall Group is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers for year‑round work in Berwick-upon-Tweed. We operate a modern, well‑maintained fleet and pride ourselves on driver support, safety, and reliability.

Typical drivers earn around £50,000 annually based on a 60‑hour week with overtime bonuses. Weekend premiums and a £100 overtime shift bonus are included, with full-time, part-time, and permanent roles available.

Job description

HGV Class 1 Drivers – Join Our Team!

Looking for secure, year-round work with a company that truly values its drivers? At Reed Boardall we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled logistics specialists. With a modern, well-maintained fleet, great pay, and unbeatable driver support, we make sure you feel part of the family from day one.

Typical drivers average around £50,000 annually, based on a 60-hour week, some weekend shifts, and overtime bonuses.

Includes competitive hourly rates, weekend premiums, and a £100 overtime shift bonus!

Why Drive With Us?

• Excellent Pay + £100 Overtime Shift Bonus
• Refer a Friend- £600
• Year-round, secure work – no peaks and troughs
• Modern fleet of vehicles – safety, comfort, and reliability come as standard
• Driver Academy Scheme – whether you’re newly qualified or highly experienced, our dedicated training department and long-serving drivers are on hand to support you throughout your career.
• Strong team culture – we look after our people and many of our drivers have been with us for years!

Shift Pattern:

4 on 4 off 18:00 start time

Location:

Berwick Upon Tweed, Tweedside Training Estate, TD15 2XU

Pay Rates:

Monday – Friday

• 05:00 – 19:00: £15.00 per hour
• 19:00 – 23:00: £15.65 per hour
• 23:00 – 05:00: £16.50 per hour

Weekend Rate (begins from 15.00 on Friday until Midnight on Sunday)

• 05:00-19:00: £16.05 per hour
• 19:00- 23:00: £16.70 per hour
• 23:00- 05:00: £17.55 per hour

New pass? Don’t worry! We understand that you have to start somewhere, and we are happy to welcome you to the RB Family! You will work with a mentor until you feel comfortable to be out on the road by yourself.

Ready to join a company that puts drivers first?

Additional benefits:

• DCPC Training
• Cash Health Plan
• Length of service awards (including vouchers and enhanced pay)
• Driver Scoring Prizes
• Paid Breaks
• Colleague Contribution Bonus
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas benefits
• Continuous training
• Free onsite parking

In addition, if you recommend a friend to us and they are still working for us 6 months later, you will receive a £600 Bonus!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (which is not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)? If so please give details

Please note that in accordance with our Recruiting Policy (1.14) We do conduct Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

• Have you ever worked at Reed Boardall before?

Work Location: In person