HGV Driver jobs in Newcastle & the North East

Join top UK employers offering competitive pay, structured shifts, and long-term career development in Newcastle, South Shields, Long Benton, Gateshead, Jarrow, Northumberland, Durham and Middlesbrough.

We’re actively recruiting for Class 1, Class 2, and 7.5 Tonne Driver roles across the North East.


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Fixed shift patterns
  • Opportunities for progression
  • Immediate starts available
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  • JN -102026-134646_1792743617
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Ashington, Northumberland
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Ashington, NE63. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that ...

  • JN -102026-134647_1792744477
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Blaydon NE21. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that peo...

  • JN -102026-134648_1792744634
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Durham, County Durham
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Durham DH1. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that peopl...

  • JN -102026-134650_1792744858
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Blyth, Northumberland
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Blyth NE24. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that peopl...

  • JN -102026-134651_1792745026
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Gateshead NE8. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that pe...

  • JN -102026-134652_1792745189
    • Up to £13.69 per annum
    • Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Houghton le Spring DH4. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly fac...

  • JN -102026-134653_1792745362
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Jarrow, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Jarrow NE32. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that peop...

  • JN -102026-134654_1792745500
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Redcar, North Yorkshire
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Redcar TS10. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that peop...

  • JN -102026-134656_1792745644
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Stockton TS19. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that pe...

  • JN -102026-134657_1792745794
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • South Shields, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in South Shields NE33. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face th...

  • JN -102026-134663_1792750477
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Spennymoor, County Durham
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Spennymoor DL16. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that ...

  • JN -102026-134664_1792750616
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Sunderland SR5. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that p...

  • JN -102026-134665_1792750794
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Bishop Auckland, County Durham
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Bishop Auckland DL14. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face ...

  • JN -102026-134662_1792750815
    • Up to £14.50 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Multi-Drop Driver Location: Gateshead Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 5:00pm (some flexibility required for earlier starts or later finishes) Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for Multi-Drop Drivers to join a bu...

  • JN -102026-134649_1792758717
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Darlington, County Durham
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Darlington DL1. As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that p...

  • JN -102026-134677_1792769164
    • £13.00 - £19.50 per hour
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Contract

    3.5T Van Drivers - York (YO26) November Starts | Ongoing Work | Full-Time Hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting 13 Van Drivers for our client based in York (YO26) . This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for ongoing work with a...

  • JN -102026-133997_1792775285
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Durham, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Durham (DH1). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that pe...

  • JN -102026-134602_1792659304
    • Up to £16.50 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Clitheroe, Lancashire
    • Contract

    🚛 Class 1 Drivers Wanted - Clitheroe, Lancashire 🚛 Looking for Reliable, Ongoing Class 1 Work with Great Pay and No Handball? Blue Arrow is working in partnership with a leading logistics company and is looking for Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to joi...

  • JN -102026-134604_1792659975
    • Up to £18.07 per hour
    • Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire
    • Contract

    HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) Tramper Location: Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6NA Pay Rate: £18.07 per hour + Holiday Pay Night Out Allowance: £26.20 per night Hours: Average 55 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday with 06:00 starts Contract: Ongo...

  • JN -102026-134607_1792662517
    • £16.59 - £17.70 per hour
    • Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire
    • Contract

    We are recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for ongoing day and night work with XPO Logistics based in Sherburn in Elmet (LS25 6EZ). This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified C+E Drivers seeking long-term weekday work wit...

  • JN -102026-134500_1792490162
    • £15.96 - £23.96 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Castleford, West Yorkshire
    • Permanent

    HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver Castleford | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Monday to Friday Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with XPO Logistics to recruit an experienced HGV Class 1 (CE) Tramper Driver based from their Castleford dep...

  • JN -102026-134494_1792426354
    • Up to £13.75 per hour
    • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
    • Contract

    We are currently recruiting for a team of Reach Truck Forklift drivers for our client in Middlesbrough, the ideal candidate would also have a Counterbalance license, but this is not essential. You'll be an integral part of the warehouse and logis...

  • JN -102026-134446_1792149753
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Leeds, LS23 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT a...

  • JN -102026-134447_1792149890
    • £23.52 - £26.25 per hour
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 2 Location: Leeds - LS27 Pay Rates * Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £26.25ph until midnight,...

  • JN -102026-134414_1792063902
    • Up to £15.28 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver Contract Type: Temporary Positions Available: 1 Location: Gateshead - NE11 Pay Rates * £15.28ph Shift Patterns * Shifts: Monday to Friday * Start times and shift length: 02:00AM - 10:00AM Job Role * Gateshead to Leeds...

  • JN -102026-134415_1792064294
    • Up to £16.36 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Ongoing role till Christmas Positions Available: 1 Location: Gateshead - NE11 Pay Rates * Monday - Friday: £16.36ph Shift Patterns * Shifts: Monday to Friday * Start times: 09:00AM - 19:00PM Job Role * ...

  • JN -102026-134416_1792065166
    • £23.52 - £26.25 per hour
    • Preston, Lancashire
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 2 Location: Preston - PR2 Pay Rates * Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £26.25ph until midnight...

  • JN -102026-134364_1791970183
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Carlisle, Cumbria
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 5 Location: Carlise, CA6 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT ...

  • JN -102026-134370_1791974378
    • £19.15 - £27.25 per hour
    • Carlisle, Cumbria
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Night Tramper Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 5 Location: Carlise, CA6 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £19.15ph and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £19.15ph until midnight, £24.52ph after an...

  • JN -102026-134383_1791987134
    • £14.50 - £20 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Job Description Class 1 Day and Night Trunk Drivers Required - Gateshead We're currently recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Day and Night Trunk Drivers for ongoing ad hoc work based in Gateshead . This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced drivers l...

  • JN -102026-134302_1791800136
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Washington, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Washington - NE37 - Flexibility to also support Darlington DL1 will be required Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours...

  • JN -102026-134242_1791535120
    • Up to £13 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Full-Time

    Multi-Drop Driver Location: Gateshead Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 5:00pm (some flexibility required for earlier starts or later finishes) Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for Multi-Drop Drivers to join a bu...

  • JN -102026-133997_1791540006
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Durham, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Durham (DH1). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that pe...

  • JN -102026-134252_1791543610
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Dunbar, East Lothian
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Dunbar (EH42). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that p...

  • JN -102026-134253_1791545469
    • Up to £18.07 per hour
    • Castleford, West Yorkshire
    • Permanent

    Class 1 HGV Driver - Tramping | Temp to Perm Opportunity Blue Arrow are recruiting on behalf of XPO Logistics for an exciting Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driver opportunity working with a leading national building supplies business. New Pass Drivers We...

  • JN -102026-134257_1791548616
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Sunderland (SR5). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face tha...

  • JN -102026-134012_1791549208
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Coulby Newham (TS8). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face ...

  • JN -102026-134272_1791554327
    • £15.16 - £16.16 per hour
    • Carlisle, Cumbria
    • Temporary

    HGV Class 2 Driver - Carlisle £15.11 per hour | Full-time | Immediate Starts A fantastic opportunity has arisen for HGV Class 2 Drivers seeking stable, long-term work with excellent earning potential and clear career progression . This role offer...

  • JN -102026-134277_1791556875
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Blaydon on Tyne (NE21). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly fa...

  • JN -102026-134281_1791557644
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Houghton le Spring (DH4). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly ...

  • JN -102026-134015_1791558675
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Rochdale, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Rochdale (OL16). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that...

  • JN -102026-134252_1791567160
    • Up to £16.24 per hour
    • Dunbar, East Lothian
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Dunbar (EH42). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that p...

  • JN -102026-134208_1791461002
    • £16.36 - £24.54 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Preston, Lancashire
    • Temporary

    🚛 HGV Class 1 Driver - Preston 🚛 Earn up to £24.54 per hour | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Available Ready to take the next step in your driving career? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a leadi...

  • JN -102026-134190_1791465107
    • Up to £28000 per annum
    • Bradford, West Yorkshire
    • Contract

    Location: Drighlington, Bradford Salary: £28,000 per annum Hours Role 1: 0500AM-1330PM Hours Role 2: 0930AM-1830PM Contract: Temp to Perm FLT Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking FLT Driver to join our busy...

  • JN -102026-134148_1791369023
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 1 Location: York - YO26 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT a...

  • JN -102026-134150_1791370055
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Preston, Lancashire
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Preston Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph OT after...

  • JN -102026-134092_1791281220
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Darlington, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Darlington - DL1 Pay Rates * Monday - Thursday: £18.15ph and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Friday: £18.15ph until midnight, £23.52ph after and £25.25ph...

  • JN -102026-134093_1791281621
    • £23.52 - £26.25 per hour
    • Darlington, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing or adhoc Positions Available: 2 Location: Darlington - DL1 Pay Rates * Saturday: £23.52ph until midnight, £26.25ph after and £25.25ph OT after 8 hours * Sunday: £26.25ph until midnig...

  • JN -102026-133996_1791284246
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Consett, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Derwentside (DH8). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face th...

  • JN -102026-133997_1791284351
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Durham, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Durham (DH1). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that pe...

  • JN -102026-134012_1791284459
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Coulby Newham (TS8). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face ...

  • JN -102026-134011_1790940554
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Ashington, Northumberland
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Ashington (NE63). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face tha...

  • JN -102026-134012_1790942254
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Coulby Newham (TS8). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face ...

  • JN -102026-134015_1790946217
    • Up to £13.69 per annum
    • Rochdale, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Rochdale (OL16). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that...

  • JN -102026-134017_1790947283
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • South Shields, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in South Shields (NE33). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face...

  • JN -102026-134020_1790947852
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Bishop Auckland, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Wear Valley (DL14). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face t...

  • JN -102026-133970_1790848730
    • Up to £16.54 per hour
    • Wetherby, West Yorkshire
    • Contract

    Job Title: LGV C Drivers - Wetherby Contract Type: Ongoing, temp to perm for the correct candidate. Positions Available: 5 Location: Wetherby, LS23 Pay Rates * £16.54ph Shift Patterns * Shifts: Monday to Friday * Start times and shift length: ...

  • JN -102026-133968_1790851226
    • Up to £15.06 per hour
    • Chester Le Street, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Delivery Drivers to join a successful team in Newcastle (DH2)). As a Delivery Driver, you will be a vital part of the community, sorting and delivering parcels, while being the friendly face that people look forward...

  • JN -092026-133820_1790852050
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Nelson, Lancashire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Pendle (BB9). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that pe...

  • JN -092026-133821_1790852385
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Darlington, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Darlington (DL1). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face tha...

  • JN -102026-133996_1790866914
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Consett, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Derwentside (DH8). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face th...

  • JN -102026-133997_1790867228
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Durham, County Durham
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Durham (DH1). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face that pe...

  • JN -092026-133647_1790548879
    • Up to £13.71 per annum
    • Preston, Lancashire
    • Contract

    Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver / Warehouse Operative Reporting to: Warehouse & Facilities Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our...

FAQs

Driving with Blue Arrow in Newcastle and the North East FAQs

At Blue Arrow, we connect skilled and aspiring Drivers with rewarding opportunities across Newcastle, the North East and the rest of the UK. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced HGV professional, we offer roles that match your lifestyle, ambitions, and availability.

What HGV Driver jobs are available in Newcastle and the North East?

  • We recruit for a wide range of driving positions, including:
  • HGV Class 1 Drivers – Day and night trunking, general haulage, and specialist deliveries.
  • HGV Class 2 Drivers – Home delivery, store distribution, and multi-drop roles with full support.
  • 7.5 Tonne Drivers – Two-person delivery roles, often involving white goods and home installations.
  • HIAB Drivers – Specialist roles delivering to construction sites and builder merchants.

Our clients include some of the UK’s most trusted logistics and retail brands, such as DPD, XPO, DHL, Boots, and Arrow XL.

Where are your driving jobs based?

We recruit Drivers for jobs across Newcastle and the North East, including:

  • Newcastle
  • Gateshead
  • Sunderland
  • South Shields
  • Durham
  • Middlesbrough
  • Northumberland
  • Tyne and Wear

New vacancies are added regularly, so it's worth checking back frequently or setting up job alerts to stay updated.

What shift patterns are available for HGV Drivers?

We understand that flexibility is key. That’s why our driving roles offer a variety of shift options:

  • Day shifts – Typically starting between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
  • Night shifts – Common start times between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
  • Weekend shifts – Available in selected roles, often with enhanced pay.
  • Fixed weekday patterns – Monday to Friday roles ideal for routine planning.
  • Part-time and flexible options – Available in selected contracts, especially during peak periods.
  • Pre-booked rotas – Most roles offer weekly scheduling for predictable planning.

Can newly qualified HGV Drivers apply?

Yes. We recruit both newly qualified and experienced HGV Drivers.

Many employers provide full inductions and support, making it a great opportunity for drivers looking to gain experience after passing their HGV test.

To apply for most HGV roles, you'll need:

  • A valid Category C or C+E driving licence
  • Driver CPC qualification
  • Digital Tachograph Card

Specific requirements will always be listed on the individual job advert.

What types of employment are available?

Employment types include:

  • Temporary roles – Ideal for gaining experience or seasonal work.
  • Temp-to-perm contracts – Try before you commit, with long-term potential.
  • Fixed-term contracts – Great for peak periods or project-based work.
  • Part-time positions – Available in selected roles.

Benefits

  • Pre-booked shifts for predictable planning
  •  Competitive hourly rates with weekend and overtime enhancements
  • Onsite parking and canteen facilities
  • Career progression from driver to manager
  • Supportive teams and structured onboarding

How quickly can I start work?

Many driving jobs offer immediate starts.

Once you've applied, completed any required compliance checks and attended your induction. We'll work with you to find suitable opportunities as quickly as possible.

What our Drivers say

“Great place to work with reliable hours and supportive team”
“Ideal for new Drivers looking to gain experience”
“Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities”

Ready to apply?

We aim to respond within 48 hours of your application. Most roles include a short assessment and induction arranged within 72 hours.

Apply now to start your journey with Blue Arrow.