Blue Arrow
HGV Class 1 Driver
HGV Class 1 Driver at Blue Arrow, based in Preston, North West, paying £18.15 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £18.15 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Preston, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
40% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference 574487815480217506
About the role
Job Description
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver
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Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing
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Positions Available: 2
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Location: Preston
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Pay Rates
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* Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
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* Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
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* Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
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* Sunday: £26.25ph until midnight, £18.15ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours
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45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service
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Shift Patterns
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* Shifts: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday
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* Average Shift Length: 12 hours
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* Start times vary between 14:00 - 20:00 depending on weekly requirements
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* Pre-booked rota for better planning
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Job Role
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* Delivery Type: Parcels
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* Destinations: Midlands Hubs
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* Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back
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* No multi-drop
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Vehicle & Equipment Info
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* Modern fleet
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* Telematics and route planning tech used
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Requirements
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* Full UK Class C+E Licence
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* Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
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* Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
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* Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 6 months
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* We cannot accept more than 6 points or DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on a licence.
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Benefits & Perks
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* Onsite parking
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* Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
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* Supportive team and structured environment
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* Attractive pay rates
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Why This Role is Family-Friendly
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* Predictable hours and local depot
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* Pre-booked rota allows for family planning
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What Other Drivers Say
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* "Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities"
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* Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability
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This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With
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* Fedex
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* Royal Mail Group
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Ready to Apply?
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* 'Apply now' to submit your CV
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* Response Time: Within 48 hours
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We welcome applications from all backgrounds
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*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, [phone removed]*
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Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Reference: 574487815480217506 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Blue Arrow
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