HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights Out
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £45,596 (including bonuses and additional payments) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Hull, HU14 3HJ |
| Company: | Heron Foods |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20855 |
Summary
Role overview
Class 1 HGV Driver – Night Out Driver (Hull)
Salary: up to £45,596 (without overtime) Basic: £38,860 + £2,222 retention bonus (split quarterly) + £1,000 annual bump bonus
Night Out Payment: £26.20 per night Meal Allowance: £12.00 per shift Overtime: £225 per day
Shifts: 4 on 3 off, starting from 2am
Applicants must hold a current Class 1 C+E licence. Previous Class 1 experience is preferred.
We’re looking for a reliable, safety‑focused HGV Driver to join our Class 1 Night Out team. Whether you’re an experienced HGV
professional or a recently qualified Class 1 Driver ready for a more active role, this is a great opportunity to build your career
with a company that genuinely values its drivers. This role combines high driving standards with hands‑on loading and unloading,
making it more physical than many driving jobs. In return, we offer benefits you won’t find everywhere, including fully funded CPC
training delivered within your normal working hours.
This role includes nights out on Saturday and Monday, delivering primarily to stores in the North West, South West, South Wales
and the South M1 corridor, before returning to a local run on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. You’ll be driving one of our brand‑new
Scania or Volvo FM units, equipped with a fridge. Overnight parking is paid for through the SNAP network or via expenses.
Salary & Benefits – Earn up to £45,596 (without overtime)
* £38,860 basic salary
* £2,222 retention bonus (split quarterly)
* £1,000 annual bump bonus
* £26.20 night‑out payment
* £12.00 meal allowance
* Overtime at £225 per shift
* CPC training delivered on site within working hours
* Training with qualified RTITB instructors/assessors
* Paid medicals for drivers aged 45+ when your licence is due for renewal
* Paid digital tacho cards and licence updates
* 27 days annual leave per year
* Free uniform and PPE
* 10% staff discount at Heron Foods and B&M
* Refer‑a‑friend scheme (up to £500)
* On‑site canteen facilities
About Heron Foods
Heron Foods is a well‑established value retailer with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M Retail Group,
we continue to strengthen our position within the convenience and value sector by focusing on great products, excellent service,
and supporting the communities we operate in.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Making multi‑drop deliveries and assisting with unloading products and cages into stores
* Collecting stock and delivering to site
* Returning empty pallets, steel and cardboard to the distribution centre
* Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining the working order of vehicles and equipment
* Reporting any vehicle damage or faults
What We’re Looking For
* Full and current Class 1 C+E licence
* DIGI tacho card
* Good knowledge of driving laws and regulations
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
* Physically able to lift and manoeuvre medium to heavy loads
Heron Foods reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We encourage early applications.
Class 1 HGV Driver – Night Out Driver (Hull)
Salary: up to £45,596 (without overtime) Basic: £38,860 + £2,222 retention bonus (split quarterly) + £1,000 annual bump bonus
Night Out Payment: £26.20 per night Meal Allowance: £12.00 per shift Overtime: £225 per day
Shifts: 4 on 3 off, starting from 2am
Applicants must hold a current Class 1 C+E licence. Previous Class 1 experience is preferred.
We’re looking for a reliable, safety‑focused HGV Driver to join our Class 1 Night Out team. Whether you’re an experienced HGV
professional or a recently qualified Class 1 Driver ready for a more active role, this is a great opportunity to build your career
with a company that genuinely values its drivers. This role combines high driving standards with hands‑on loading and unloading,
making it more physical than many driving jobs. In return, we offer benefits you won’t find everywhere, including fully funded CPC
training delivered within your normal working hours.
This role includes nights out on Saturday and Monday, delivering primarily to stores in the North West, South West, South Wales
and the South M1 corridor, before returning to a local run on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. You’ll be driving one of our brand‑new
Scania or Volvo FM units, equipped with a fridge. Overnight parking is paid for through the SNAP network or via expenses.
Salary & Benefits – Earn up to £45,596 (without overtime)
* £38,860 basic salary
* £2,222 retention bonus (split quarterly)
* £1,000 annual bump bonus
* £26.20 night‑out payment
* £12.00 meal allowance
* Overtime at £225 per shift
* CPC training delivered on site within working hours
* Training with qualified RTITB instructors/assessors
* Paid medicals for drivers aged 45+ when your licence is due for renewal
* Paid digital tacho cards and licence updates
* 27 days annual leave per year
* Free uniform and PPE
* 10% staff discount at Heron Foods and B&M
* Refer‑a‑friend scheme (up to £500)
* On‑site canteen facilities
About Heron Foods
Heron Foods is a well‑established value retailer with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M Retail Group,
we continue to strengthen our position within the convenience and value sector by focusing on great products, excellent service,
and supporting the communities we operate in.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Making multi‑drop deliveries and assisting with unloading products and cages into stores
* Collecting stock and delivering to site
* Returning empty pallets, steel and cardboard to the distribution centre
* Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining the working order of vehicles and equipment
* Reporting any vehicle damage or faults
What We’re Looking For
* Full and current Class 1 C+E licence
* DIGI tacho card
* Good knowledge of driving laws and regulations
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
* Physically able to lift and manoeuvre medium to heavy loads
Heron Foods reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We encourage early applications.