Position: HGV Driver / LGV Driver / Lorry Driver / Tanker Driver
Employer: To Be Announced (TBA)
Country: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Occupation Code: SOC 8211 – Heavy and Large Goods Vehicle Drivers
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available Under the Skilled Worker Route
Eligibility: Applicants Must Already Have the Legal Right to Work in the UK
Driving Qualification: Appropriate UK HGV/LGV Licence & Driver CPC Required
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Overtime: Available Where Required
WORK AS AN HGV DRIVER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Applications are open for experienced and appropriately licensed Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers interested in full-time logistics and transport employment in the United Kingdom.
Opportunities may be available with:
- Logistics companies
- Distribution businesses
- Haulage operators
- Supermarket distribution networks
- Manufacturing companies
- Construction suppliers
- Freight operators
- Warehousing businesses
- Tanker operators
- Regional and national transport companies
Available positions may include:
- HGV Class 1 Driver
- HGV Class 2 Driver
- LGV Driver
- Lorry Driver
- Articulated Vehicle Driver
- Rigid Vehicle Driver
- Tanker Driver
- Distribution Driver
- General Haulage Driver
IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION
HGV Driver positions under SOC 8211 are currently not eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa.
This means these vacancies should not be understood as offering a new UK work visa to applicants living overseas.
Applicants must normally already have an appropriate legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
This may include individuals who already hold immigration status allowing them to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship for the position.
The employer will verify every candidate’s right to work before employment begins.
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS
HGV Driver positions may be available throughout the United Kingdom, including:
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Leeds
- Sheffield
- Bristol
- Nottingham
- Glasgow
- Newcastle
Additional vacancies may be available around major distribution centres, industrial estates, ports and logistics hubs.
The final location will depend on employer requirements.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
HGV Drivers are responsible for safely transporting goods between warehouses, distribution centres, factories, shops, ports and customer locations.
The exact duties will depend on the employer, vehicle type and goods being transported.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Driving heavy goods vehicles
- Collecting loads
- Delivering goods
- Completing scheduled routes
- Checking delivery documentation
- Conducting vehicle safety checks
- Reporting defects
- Securing loads
- Monitoring vehicle condition
- Recording working and driving hours
- Communicating with transport planners
- Following delivery instructions
- Returning documentation
- Maintaining professional driving standards
LONG-DISTANCE HAULAGE
Some positions may involve longer routes between different regions of the UK.
Responsibilities may include:
- Driving between distribution centres
- Motorway driving
- Overnight routes where applicable
- Scheduled depot deliveries
- Freight collection
- Trailer changes
- Working to transport schedules
Drivers must comply with applicable drivers’ hours and rest requirements.
LOCAL & REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION
Other vacancies may involve regional or local delivery routes.
Drivers may:
- Leave from a distribution depot
- Make several deliveries
- Collect goods from customers
- Return to the depot
- Complete delivery paperwork
- Communicate delays to the transport office
The number of deliveries will depend on the route and employer.
VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS
Drivers are responsible for checking their vehicle before beginning work.
Checks may include:
- Tyres
- Lights
- Mirrors
- Brakes
- Windscreen
- Fluid levels
- Warning systems
- Load security
- Trailer connections
- Vehicle body condition
Any safety defect must be reported according to employer procedures.
Drivers should not operate an unsafe vehicle.
LOADING & UNLOADING
Depending on the position, the driver may assist with loading or unloading.
This can involve:
- Checking goods
- Supervising loading
- Using appropriate equipment
- Opening and closing curtains or doors
- Securing cargo
- Checking pallets
- Confirming quantities
- Obtaining signatures
Where forklift or specialist equipment is involved, only trained and authorised employees should operate it.
DOCUMENTATION
Professional HGV Drivers are responsible for maintaining accurate records.
This may involve:
- Delivery notes
- Collection paperwork
- Vehicle-check records
- Tachograph records
- Driver hours
- Fuel records
- Incident reports
- Customer signatures
Electronic systems may be used for route and delivery management.
DRIVER CPC
Professional HGV drivers generally need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) when driving an HGV as the main part of their job.
Drivers must ensure they have the appropriate entitlement to drive the vehicle they are assigned.
Candidates qualifying as HGV drivers for the first time in Great Britain normally need to obtain the relevant provisional entitlement and complete the required Driver CPC tests.
DRIVING LICENCE
Candidates must have the appropriate licence category for the position offered.
Different vehicles require different licence entitlements.
The employer will verify:
- Driving licence
- Vehicle categories
- Driver CPC
- Driving history
- Relevant endorsements
- Right to work
- Other employment requirements
Applicants should not claim to hold an HGV licence or Driver CPC if they do not.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
HGV driving involves extended periods behind the wheel and a high level of personal responsibility.
A typical working day may include:
- Driving
- Vehicle checks
- Waiting at distribution centres
- Loading or unloading
- Completing paperwork
- Communicating with transport planners
- Following route instructions
- Dealing with traffic conditions
- Making scheduled deliveries
Drivers should be comfortable working independently.
WORKING HOURS
These are full-time positions.
Schedules may include:
- Day shifts
- Early morning starts
- Evening shifts
- Night shifts
- Weekend work
The exact shift pattern will depend on the employer.
All driving and working hours must comply with applicable road-transport rules.
OVERTIME
Additional shifts and overtime may be available depending on operational demand.
Overtime is not guaranteed.
Payment and working arrangements will be confirmed in the employment contract.
SALARY
Salary will depend on:
- Licence category
- Vehicle type
- Route
- Experience
- Shift pattern
- Night work
- Employer
- Location
The exact gross hourly rate or annual salary will be stated in the formal employment offer.
Any applicable night, weekend or overtime premiums will also be explained.
ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED
Accommodation will be arranged for successful employees under the recruitment package.
Depending on the employer and location, this may include:
- Shared apartments
- Shared houses
- Worker accommodation
- Other suitable employer-arranged housing
Any applicable accommodation charges, utility costs or deductions will be disclosed before acceptance.
MEALS PROVIDED
Meals will be provided during scheduled working days according to employer arrangements.
Exact meal arrangements will be explained before employment begins.
APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS
Candidates should complete the online application form and provide accurate information about:
- Current driving licence
- HGV/LGV categories
- Driver CPC
- Driving experience
- Types of vehicles driven
- Previous employers
- Driving record
- Current UK immigration status
- Right to work
Applications will be reviewed against available HGV vacancies.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview or driving assessment.
Applicants should not make travel arrangements based only on submission of an application.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position: HGV / LGV Driver
SOC Code: 8211
Employment: Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available Under Skilled Worker
Right to Work: Required Before Employment
Driver CPC: Required Where Applicable
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Overtime: Available Where Required
Employer: TBA
APPLY FOR HGV DRIVER JOBS IN THE UK
If you are an appropriately licensed professional HGV Driver and already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom, complete the online application form to be considered for available vacancies.
Provide complete details of your driving qualifications and professional experience.
Complete the application form and wait to be contacted if your application is shortlisted.
Important: Heavy and Large Goods Vehicle Driver positions under SOC 8211 are currently ineligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa. Submitting an application does not provide a route to UK immigration sponsorship. Employment is subject to the applicant already having the appropriate right to work, holding the required driving licence and professional qualifications, successfully completing employer checks, and receiving a formal employment offer.