HGV Driver - Ambleside

ZENITH FREIGHT LIMITED; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Ambleside seeks dependable HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their team. This role offers the benefit of no nights away, no handballing, and routes that start and end at the depot. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 entitlement and at least 12 months of driving experience. Competitive salary starting from £39,000 with various perks including flexible shifts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary starting from £39,000

Weekly pay with guaranteed pay if shifts are cancelled

Overtime available

"Home Every Night" - no tramping required

Drop-and-swap trailer work only

Flexible shift patterns (5 on, 2 off)

Up to 28 days holiday

Referral rewards for bringing friends

Free, secure on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' Class 1 driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-planned routes delivered via smartphone.
• Mix of local multi-drop runs and longer single-drop journeys.
• Keep safety and professionalism at the heart of your work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Reasonable physical fitness

Education

Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 (C+E) entitlement

Valid CPC and digital tachograph card

Job description

Enjoy the calm of night driving? We've got the perfect role for you. Zenith Freight is looking for dependable HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our expanding team. This is a straightforward, stress-free role: no nights away, no handballing, and no city-centre traffic. All routes begin and end at either our Haydock or Knowsley depot, so you'll always return home at the end of your shift.

• Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 (C+E) entitlement
• At least 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
• Valid CPC and digital tachograph card
• Strong communication skills
• A safety-first mindset
• Reasonable physical fitness for basic driver tasks

As a family-run business, we believe drivers should feel valued, supported, and recognised. You won't just be a number here - you'll be part of a team that looks after each other.

What We Offer

• Salary starting from £39,000
• Weekly pay, with guaranteed pay if shifts are cancelled
• Overtime available for extra income
• "Home Every Night" - no tramping required
• Drop-and-swap trailer work only - no loading or unloading
• Flexible shift patterns (5 on, 2 off Full time rota)
• Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Referral rewards - bring a friend and earn bonus pay
• Free, secure on-site parking
• Career progression opportunities as we grow across the UK

Your Day-to-Day

• Drive pre-planned routes (delivered via smartphone - no paperwork)
• Mix of local multi-drop runs and longer single-drop journeys
• Trailer swaps only - trailers are prepped and ready by our warehouse team
• Keep safety and professionalism at the heart of your work