HGV Class 1 Driver Nights (4 on 4 off)

Stobart; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5 shift meal allowance

Job summary

Stobart is seeking permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join our team at the Unilever site in Leeds for our general haulage operation, delivering to DCs and stores across the region. The role is 4 on 4 off with night shifts starting at 18:00, offering competitive pay and a £5 per shift meal allowance.

You will drive safely, perform vehicle checks, and comply with hours and tachograph rules while working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence and ideally a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 experience.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD/DR convictions.
• Current DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Understanding of Drivers hours, WTD legislation and tachograph rules.
• Ability to perform vehicle checks and report defects.
• On-site health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Occasional store deliveries and load/unload cages
• Complete vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintain high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Work closely with transport team for smooth operations
• Adhere to Drivers hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Driver hours / WTD compliance

Vehicle checks & safety reporting

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at our customer Site Unilever in Leeds, for 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 role is full time, working on a permanent basis and will be working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and we have opportunities working Nights:

• Night Shift 18:00

Pay Rates:

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £16.35 to £18.96 per hour, depending on shift giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

• Mon-Fri Nights - £16.35 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Nights - £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

Driver Responsibilities:

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• 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
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Drivers 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.