Night HGV Class 1 Driver — Competitive Pay + Meal Allowance

Stobart; Penrith; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Job summary

Stobart is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for our Penrith operation, supporting general haulage with curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores across the region.

These full-time night shifts typically run Mon-Fri from 16:00–19:00 with weekend work possible; pay now from £15.80–£18.41 per hour plus a £5 per shift meal allowance, reflecting commitment to safe driving and high service standards.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers).
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tach o cards and understand driver hours and WTD legislation.
• Understand and able to carry out vehicle checks to ensure safety and report defects.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores.
• Collections from Stores to load out to Factories and Distribution Centres.
• Support General work, including occasional store deliveries and loading/unloading cages.
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Work closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

C+E Licence

DCPC & Tachograph cards

6 months HGV Class 1 experience

Job description

Stobart is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for our Penrith operation, supporting general haulage with curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores across the region.

These full-time night shifts typically run Mon-Fri from 16:00–19:00 with weekend work possible; pay now from £15.80–£18.41 per hour plus a £5 per shift meal allowance, reflecting commitment to safe driving and high service standards.