HGV Driver - Hook

ZENITH FREIGHT LIMITED; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking dependable HGV Class 1 Drivers. Enjoy stress-free driving with routes beginning and ending at the depot, and no nights away. Ideal candidates will hold an HGV Class 1 licence and have at least 12 months of driving experience. Competitive salary starting from £39,000, flexible shifts, and supportive work culture await you.

Benefits

Weekly pay with guaranteed pay if shifts are cancelled

Up to 28 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Free secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• 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.

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

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