HGV Driver 4 on 4 off Nights

Lockwood Group Ltd; Belper CP; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development: ADR, Driver Asssor

Premium Fleet

Fully Funded CPC training

Workplace pension

PPE and uniform provided

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend £500 + £1000 milestone

Job summary

The Lockwood Group is recruiting professional HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for Ambergate with a modern fleet and full training. Earn through shift rates, with a weekly base and potential extra shifts. Enjoy a graded driver bonus up to £2,400 per year as part of a DVSA Earned Recognition operator.

Join a family-run UK business with 400+ staff across eight sites, offering career development, funded CPC training, pension, PPE and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence and CPC.
• Digi card valid for driving duties.
• Good understanding of Tachograph and WTD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: 4 on/4 off rotation (nights).
• Hours: average 48 hours per week over a 26 week reference period.
• Type: General Haulage; use of the latest technology and electronic POD checks.
• Maintain excellent customer service and timely communication with Transport team.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Flexible

Verbal communication

Customer service

Tachograph knowledge

WTD rules knowledge

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

CPC

Digi Card

Tools

none

Job description

The Lockwood Group – Ambergate & Nationwide UK Sites

Join an Industry Leader

The Lockwood Group is a dynamic, forward-thinking, family-run business established in 1965. Today, we are proud to support over 400 employees across 8 UK sites, operating in UK transport, distribution, storage, frozen food production, and co-packing solutions.

We are currently looking for professionalHGV Class 1 (C+E) NightDriversto join our Ambergate team. We operate a modern fleet of premium brand vehicles, offer fantastic training opportunities, and are proud to be a DVSA Earned Recognition operator.

What You Can Earn

• Shift Rate: £200.00 per shift
• Weekly Rate: £700.00 basic per week. Paid on a consistent average of 3.5 shifts per week. Because of the rolling rotation, some weeks (Sunday–Saturday) will contain 3 working days and others will contain 4, smoothing out your income.
• Additional shifts: £200.00 per shift
• Performance Bonus: Graded driver performance bonus (Grade A–D) worth up to£2,400.00 per annum

The Role

• Schedule: 4 on/4 off rotation (nights).
• Hours: Average of 48 hours per week, calculated over a 26 week reference period
• Work Type: General Haulage
• Tech-Driven: Use of the latest technology, including electronic POD devices and electronic walk-around checks (full training provided)
• Key Focus: Maintain excellent customer service, deliver goods in a timely and professional manner, and ensure accurate, timely communication with the Transport team

What We Offer

• Career Development: Training opportunities to develop existing skills (including ADR, Driver Assessor, and FLT licences)

• Premium Fleet: Drive a very well-presented, modern fleet of vehicles

• Fully Funded: Funded CPC training

• Financial Security: Workplace pension scheme

• Provided: Full PPE and uniform provided

• Time Off: 20days of annual leave. Bank holidays are classed as a normal working day.

• Perks: Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend Incentive:

Earn rewards for helping us grow!

• Get Started: £500 straight away for both you and the new starter.

• Milestone Bonus: An extra £1,000 each once the 3 month probation period is successfully passed.

What You Need

• Qualifications: Fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, valid CPC, and valid Digi card

• Knowledge: A good understanding of Tachograph and WTD rules

• Attributes: Reliable, punctual, flexible, with good verbal communication and excellent customer service skills

• Experience: Previous Class 1 experience is preferred but not essential.

Newly passed Class 1 HGV drivers are welcome to apply!

We have a dedicated team of driver assessors and mentors ready to provide full training and guidance.