HGV Driver

In Cork; North East; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HGV training and recruitment company is seeking Trainee HGV Drivers across the UK. You will receive comprehensive training to acquire your HGV licence, with the opportunity to transition into full-time roles with top employers. Responsibilities include delivering LPG products, maintaining delivery records, and ensuring vehicle compliance. The role offers a competitive salary, holiday pay, and benefits such as overtime pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Pension

Overtime pay

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver LPG products safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and report incidents.
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

HGV Cat C licence

Driver CPC (DCPC)

Valid ADR licence (or willingness to obtain)

Understanding of tachographs and driver hours legislation

Customer service skills

Experience with curtainsiders and multi-drop deliveries

Job description

HGV Training Network is one of the largest HGV & LGV training and recruitment companies in the country; we are currently working to fill numerous full‑time trainee HGV driver vacancies across the UK.

The Trainee HGV Driver role is subject to successful completion of the training course - details of costs & fees will be discussed at registration.

Please note that this is a training course and fees apply.

You will be fully trained before you start your new role by one of our excellent DSA accredited instructors – at one of our 50+ locations across the UK.

“Train Now, Pay Later” options are also available.

We take care of everything from your medical at the beginning, right through to your practical training and gaining your CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

The course will cover:

• Getting you through your provisional test and medical application
• Theory test and software
• Practical training and test at our closest site

Once you have acquired your licence, we will put you forward for full‑time positions with Blue Arrow, who are one of the country’s largest providers of HGV driving jobs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver LPG products to domestic and commercial customers safely and efficiently.
• Operate within all legal requirements, including Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive, and Road Traffic Act.
• Safely operate a Class 2 HGV vehicle and adhere to all road regulations.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, documentation, and report any vehicle defects or incidents promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service at every stop.
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance.
• Work flexibly across a 7‑day rota, including weekends and public holidays, to meet customer needs.
• Work within a flexible shift pattern (Friday‑Monday) for weekend roles.
• Translate duties for part‑time trunking or multi‑drop deliveries as required.

Qualifications

• HGV Cat C licence.
• Driver CPC (DCPC).
• Valid ADR licence or willingness to obtain ADR within an agreed timeline.
• Strong understanding of tachographs and driver hours legislation.
• High level of safety awareness and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a customer‑focused mindset.
• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Experience with curtainsiders and multi‑drop deliveries preferred.
• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence for trunking roles.
• Class 2 or Class 3 preferred for certain deliveries.

Benefits

• Holiday pay, uniform, sick pay and a pension.
• Overtime pay, enhanced 50% premium pay for Saturday and Sunday hours.
• Pro‑rated benefits including holiday entitlement, pension scheme, life assurance, and employee discounts.
• Full training provided, including ADR certification if required.
• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and clear career development pathways.
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.
• Work‑life balance with manageable shifts and plenty of time off.

Locations

• Durham, North East – £39,000 annually.
• Port Clarence – £16.81 per hour (including holiday pay).
• Bowburn – £16.81 per hour (including holiday pay).
• Stockton on Tees – Port Clearance – £39,000 annually.
• Bowburn – £16.81 per hour (including holiday pay).

EEO and Privacy

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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