HGV Class 1 Driver; Nights
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Transportation
Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Truck Driver, Delivery
- Location Brunthill Road,Kingstown Industial Estate,Carlisle, CA3 0EH
,United Kingdom - Job Category Class 1 Driver (Nights)
- Employee Type Full Time
- Contact Name Robert Peters
- Contact Email
At Ascott Transport Limited (ATL), we do more than move freight — we help keep industries moving. As a fast-growing, family-owned transport specialist, we provide reliable, precision-led distribution solutions for some of the UK’s most recognised brands across the food, engineering, and automotive sectors.
We are proud to offer a supportive, encouraging, and progressive workplace where our people can build long-term careers. At ATL, we believe in recognising talent, investing in our employees, and creating opportunities for growth and development across the business.
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will play an important role in our operation, ensuring goods are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. You will work to the highest professional standards while representing ATL with professionalism and pride on the road and at customer sites.
This role is based out of our Carlisle depot, working nights between 5pm and 5am.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Delivering goods in line with manifest instructions
- Obtaining customer signatures as proof of delivery
- Completing daily vehicle and trailer defect checks
- Carrying out full vehicle safety checks in line with DVSA requirements
- Communicating clearly with the Transport Office and customers
- Loading, unloading, and securing goods safely and efficiently
- Ensuring vehicles are parked securely and kept clean and tidy
- Complying with Health & Safety procedures, SSOW, and all relevant legislation
- Working flexibly as part of a high-performing team
- Understanding and adhering to RTD, EU regulations, and our Operator’s Licence responsibilities
- Occasional handballing may be required, always within Manual Handling Guidelines.
- Class C+E licence
- Valid Driver CPC Digital Tachograph card
- Less than 6 penalty points
- 2+ years’ commercial Class 1 driving experience
- Tug experience/licence
We believe people perform at their best when they feel supported, valued, and secure. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial peace of mind:
30 Days Annual Leave – Supporting rest, recharge, and balance.
Free On-Site Parking – Making your commute simpler and more convenient.
Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Package – Providing access to resources that support both physical and mental wellbeing.
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