HGV Class 1 Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Preston
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Full UK Class C+E Licence Valid CPC Certificate Digital Tachograph Card 12 months HGV Class 1 experience Trunk driving experience Parcel delivery experience Route planning knowledge Telematics familiarity

FULL DESCRIPTION

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Preston, Lancashire | Salary: £18.15 - £26.25 per hour | Job Ref: JN -052026-129711_1778063739

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 2

Job Details

THE LOCATION OF THIS WORK IS PRESTON HOWEVER THIS CONTRACT IS RAN BY THE NEWCASTLE BRANCH SO PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION/ WITH ANY QUESTIONS, [contact hidden]

  • Pay Rates: Monday - Friday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours; Saturday: £23.52ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours; Sunday: £26.25ph all hours
  • Shift Patterns: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday; Average Shift Length: 12 hours; Start times vary between 14:00 - 20:00; Pre-booked rota
  • Job Role: Delivery Type: Parcels; Destinations: Midlands Hubs; Straight trunk to hub and back; No multi-drop
  • Vehicle & Equipment Info: Modern fleet; Telematics and route planning tech used

Requirements

  • Full UK Class C+E Licence
  • Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
  • Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 6 months
  • We cannot accept more than 6 points or DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on a licence

Benefits & Perks

  • Onsite parking
  • Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
  • Supportive team and structured environment
  • Attractive pay rates

Why This Role is Family-Friendly

Predictable hours and local depot; Pre-booked rota allows for family planning.

What Other Drivers Say

"Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities" - Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability.

About the Company

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Application Instructions

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