HGV Class 1 Driver

We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster, supporting our busy General Haulage operation. This role involves completing store and RDC deliveries across the region and is ideal for professional drivers who take pride in safe driving, excellent customer service, and delivering high standards every day.
Whether you're looking for day shifts or night shifts, we offer a variety of working patterns to suit your lifestyle. Some weekend working may be required as part of the role.
What's on Offer?
Permanent, full-time employment
Competitive pay rates of up to £18.65 per hour
Day and Night shifts available
£5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
Stable, long-term employment with a leading logistics operation
Supportive transport team and structured driver onboarding
Shift Start Times
Day Shifts
Start times typically between 02:00 and 07:00
Night Shifts
Flexible start times available across the evening and overnight period
We offer flexibility wherever possible, so if these start times don't suit your availability, we'd still like to hear from you.
Pay Rates
Day Shifts
Monday to Friday: £15.15 per hour
Saturday and Sunday: £18.15 per hour
Night Shifts
Monday to Friday: £16.35 per hour
Saturday and Sunday: £18.65 per hour
Additional Payments
£5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour
The Role
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:
Delivering to Distribution Centres and retail stores across the region
Supporting store delivery work, including occasional loading and unloading of cages
Completing trunking routes, drop and swaps, and general haulage assignments
Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and completing all relevant paperwork
Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, and Tachograph legislation
You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
Excellent communication skills.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No