HGV Class 1 Driver – Local Preston Shifts, Pre-Booked

Blue Arrow; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pre-booked shifts for work-lifebalance

Supportive team and structured env.

Attractive pay rates

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver based in Preston (PR2). The role involves straight trunk runs to Midlands hubs, no multi-drop, and a paid induction. Pre-booked shifts provide work-life balance with fixed Saturday and/or Sunday patterns and a typical 12-hour shift.

You will operate a modern fleet using telematics and route planning tech, with weekend rates and overtime after 8 hours. Full UK Class C+E licence, CPC and tachograph cards are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class C+E Licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• 6 points maximum – no DR/DG/CC/DD/BA endorsements
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
• Data on tachograph card showing last 3–6 months of work
• Full induction paid time and must be completed midweek

Responsibilities

• Destinations: Midlands hubs.
• Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back or one collection.
• No multi-drop.
• No hand ball – clean driving work only.

Skills

HGV driving

Telematics

Route planning

Tools

Telematics systems

Route planning software

Job description

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver based in Preston (PR2). The role involves straight trunk runs to Midlands hubs, no multi-drop, and a paid induction. Pre-booked shifts provide work-life balance with fixed Saturday and/or Sunday patterns and a typical 12-hour shift.

You will operate a modern fleet using telematics and route planning tech, with weekend rates and overtime after 8 hours. Full UK Class C+E licence, CPC and tachograph cards are required.