Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 5 Location: Gateshead, NE11 Pay Rates * Dayshift - £20.82ph minimum * Rates increase from above depending on start and finish times * Rate peak at £23.85ph Shift Patterns * Shifts: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday * Average Shift Length: 10 - 12 hours * Start times vary between depending on weekly requirements * Pre-booked rota for better planning Job Role * Delivery Type: Parcels * Destinations: Midlands Hubs * Workload: Straight trunk to hub and back * No multi-drop 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 * 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 Driving assessment must be passed before starting with this client 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 This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With * Fedex * DPD Group 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.