Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked ongoing holiday cover July to end of September - potentially longer Positions Available: 1 Location: Birtley, DH2 Pay Rates * £16.12ph * £24.18ph OT after 48 weekly hours Shift Patterns * Fixed Shifts: x5 shifts between Sunday to Friday * Average Shift Length: 10 hours * Start times vary between 16:00 - 19:00 * Pre-booked rota for better planning Job Role * Destinations: Livingston or Scunthorpe * Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back * No multi-drop or handball Vehicle & Equipment Info * Modern fleet * Telematics and route planning tech used Requirements * Full UK Class CE Licence * Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card * Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience * Drugs & Alcohol clearance * Driving assessment Benefits & Perks * Onsite parking * Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance * Supportive team and structured environment * 48 hours guaranteed per week 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 This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With * Fedex * Royal Mail Group * DPD Ready to Apply? * 'Apply now' to submit your CV * Response Time: Within 48 hours We welcome applications from all backgrounds Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.