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Posted 07 August, 2026

Class 1

Blue Arrow - Burton on Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Class 1 Drivers - Days, Nights & Weekends Required\n
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Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply, with full support available.

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Blue Arrow, in partnership with XPO, is recruiting Class 1 Drivers for a leading pharmaceutical distribution operation.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional logistics operation completing trunking work to RDCs and customer sites throughout the UK, with guaranteed routes, peak rates and ongoing work available.

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\nAvailable Shifts\n
\nAM Shifts\n
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  • Start times between 02:00 and 08:00
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\nPM Shifts\n
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  • Start times between 13:00 and 17:45
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\nNight Shifts\n
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  • Start times between 19:00 and 23:00
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\nWeekends\n
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  • Weekend work available
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  • Pre-booked and guaranteed routes
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\nPeak Pay Rates\n
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Peak rates commence from Monday 10th August 2026 and are available for the remainder of 2026.

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\nDays\n
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  • £17.40 per hour
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\nNights\n
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  • £18.40 per hour
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\nWeekends\n
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  • £24.00 per hour
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  • PAYE
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  • Holiday accrual
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\nThe Role\n
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  • Trunking work only
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  • Delivering for a leading pharmaceutical customer
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  • Routes to RDCs and customer sites throughout the UK
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  • Pre-booked and guaranteed routes
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  • Driving a modern fleet of vehicles
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  • No handball involved
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  • Working within a professional and well-established transport operation
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\nRequirements\n
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  • Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence
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  • Driver CPC Qualification Card
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  • Digital Tachograph Card
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  • Strong commitment to safety and compliance
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  • Professional and reliable approach to work
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\nWhy Apply?\n
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  • Excellent peak rates available until the end of 2026
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  • New pass support programme
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  • Pre-booked and guaranteed work
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  • AM, PM, Night and Weekend shifts available
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  • Ongoing assignments with immediate starts
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  • Paid assessments and inductions available throughout July and August 2026
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  • Opportunity to work with a leading pharmaceutical logistics operation
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  • Support from Blue Arrow's dedicated transport recruitment team
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\nApply Today\n
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Apply online today

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Text: HGVBTST to 07881 333336

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Call: 01283 537660 (Option 1)

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\nBlue Arrow is committed to connecting professional drivers with quality opportunities. If you're looking for guaranteed work, excellent rates and the opportunity to work with a leading UK distribution operation, we'd like to hear from you.\n
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Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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