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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This page showcases driving opportunities based in Newcastle and the North East, however, our recruitment team supports roles nationwide. To find positions that best match your location and preferences, please use the search bar and filters to refine your results.

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  • 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 -092026-133902_1790687153
    • 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 -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...

  • JN -092026-133814_1790252844
    • £17.56 - £18.56 per hour
    • Kendal, Cumbria
    • Contract

    HGV Class 2 Driver - Crick £17.57 per Hour | Monday to Friday | Ongoing Work Looking for a driving role with excellent pay, regular hours and long-term stability? We're recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for ongoing store delivery work based in Cri...

  • JN -092026-133820_1790266838
    • 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_1790267192
    • 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 -092026-133822_1790267508
    • Up to £13.69 per hour
    • Rossendale, Lancashire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are actively seeking Postal Delivery Drivers to join a successful delivery office team in Rossendale (BB4). As a Postal Worker, you will be a vital part of the community, delivering letters and parcels, while being the friendly face tha...

  • JN -092026-133722_1790080319
    • £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 -092026-133567_1789721654
    • Up to £17.00 per hour
    • North Berwick, East Lothian
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Van Driver - EH59 Area - £17.00 per Hour Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Van Driver based in the EH59 area. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established client delivering catering equipment to commercial customers. Th...

  • JN -092026-133543_1789660629
    • Up to £17.00 per hour
    • North Berwick, East Lothian
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Class 2 Driver - EH59 Area - £17.00 per Hour Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Driver based in the EH59 area. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established client delivering catering equipment to commercial custo...

  • JN -092026-133430_1789565072
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Carlisle, Cumbria
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    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 -092026-133431_1789565290
    • £19.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Carlisle, Cumbria
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 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 and £27....

  • JN -092026-133448_1789571149
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    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 -092026-133347_1789469341
    • £12.71 - £15.57 per hour
    • Billingham, County Durham
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    We are recruiting a multi-drop van driver for a client of ours based in Billingham for an immediate start. The role includes delivery of pharmaceutical products around the North East, you would be completing between 10 and 30 drops per day. The si...

  • JN -092026-133384_1789488058
    • £15.68 - £18.00 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Rochdale, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    🚛 Class 2 Drivers Wanted - Rochdale 🚛 Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for a leading client based in Rochdale . This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for long-term, stable work with the poten...

  • JN -092026-133307_1789380630
    • £16.36 - £24.54 per hour
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Temp to Perm Positions Available: 2 Location: York - YO26 Pay Rates: £16.36 ph Overtime offered at £24.54 ph Shift Patterns: Shifts: Monday to Friday Start times: 0930AM Job Role: Local collections ...

  • JN -082026-132846_1789138106
    • £14.01 - £28.02 per hour
    • North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Ongoing / temp to perm Positions Available: 1 Location: North Tyneside - NE12 Pay rates: Mon to Sat Weekdays: 06:00 - 18:00 = £14.01ph Mon to Sat Weeknights: 18:00 - 06:00 = £17.51ph Sunday = £28.02 OT ...

  • JN -082026-132846_1789138161
    • £14.01 - £28.02 per hour
    • North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear
    • Temporary

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver Contract Type: Ongoing / temp to perm Positions Available: 1 Location: North Tyneside - NE12 Pay rates: Mon to Sat Weekdays: 06:00 - 18:00 = £14.01ph Mon to Sat Weeknights: 18:00 - 06:00 = £17.51ph Sunday = £28.02 OT ...

  • JN -092026-133294_1789140836
    • £16.60 - £25.00 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Rochdale, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    HGV Class 1 Trunking Drivers Required Location: Rochdale Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off Start Times: Between 15.00 and 22.00 Type: Ongoing Work Company: Blue Arrow The Role Blue Arrow is currently recruiting HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers on behalf...

  • JN -092026-133185_1788956388
    • £15.5 - £25.50 per hour + Accrued holiday pay
    • Rochdale, Greater Manchester
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    HGV Class 1 Trunking Driver Location: Rochdale Pay Rate: £16.60 to £25.00 per hour + Holiday Pay Accrued Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off - Plenty of overtime if required. Start Times: Between 17:00 and 22:00 Blue Arrow is currently recruiting HGV...

  • JN -092026-133115_1788862139
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • Darlington, County Durham
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    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 -092026-133116_1788862328
    • £23.52 - £26.25 per hour
    • Darlington, County Durham
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    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 -092026-133123_1788867580
    • Up to £18.00 per annum
    • South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 1 ADR Driver Contract Type: Pre-booked holiday cover Positions Available: 1 Location: South Tyneside Pay Rates * £18.00 per hour Shift Patterns * Fixed Shifts: Monday to Friday only * Average Shift Length: 8 - 10 hours * Start...

  • JN -092026-133124_1788867855
    • Up to £15.28 per hour
    • Washington, Tyne and Wear
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver Contract Type: Ongoing Positions Available: 2 Location: Washington - NE37 Pay Rates * £15.28ph Shift Patterns * Shifts: Monday to Friday * Start times and shift length: 09:00AM - 17:45PM Job Role * Local collections a...

  • JN -092026-133126_1788868247
    • £18.15 - £26.25 per hour
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    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 -092026-133090_1788791424
    • £13 - £14 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    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...

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.