Part time HGV Class 1 Driver

Tesco UK
• Hinckley
• Permanent
• Working hours 3-Day Shift,(27.75-hour contracted shift week), Friday to Sunday - Start windows typically between 12:00 – 20:00
• Apply by 23-Jul-2026

A job where you are in the driving seat!

As the face of Tesco out on the road, our HGV drivers get the opportunity to meet and talk to different colleagues t's why this role is about much more than just driving: it's about helping others and delivering great service, with a smile.

No two shifts are ever the same, for most of the day you'll feel like your own boss, out on the road delivering to our stores, but there is always a team of managers and colleagues back at the distribution centre ready to support you when you need them.

You’ll meet great people, learn new things and be part of a specialist, diverse team, where everyone is welcome.

Whether you are looking for stability or flexibility to suit your lifestyle, or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you.

We’re particularly interested in drivers with previous Retail Distribution Centre (RDC) experience, as it will help you quickly adapt to the pace, processes and expectations of the role.

• HGV Class 1 (C+E), max 3 points
• Valid DQC & Driver Card
• 12 months continuous Class 1 experience

£18.63/hr

* Where premiums overlap, only the higher premium applies*

• 25% extra working between 22:00-06:00
• 33% extra working on weekends
• 50% extra working overtime (only paid when hours are over 46.25)

3-Day Shift (9.25-hour contracted shift) Friday to Sunday

Start windows will be confirmed at interview, typically between 12:00 - 20:00

• Paid breaks
• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
• Request flexible working from day one
• Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends – save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home
• Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life
• Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
• Benefits to suit you, choose what you use – from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes
• Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life's moments, big and small
• Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please here.
• to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues

• Professionally representing the Tesco brand whilst on UK roads
• Ensuring our products reach our stores on time and in good condition
• Being out on the road but also working collaboratively with colleagues and representing Tesco to everyone you meet
• Driving safely, responsibly and within the law
• Collecting as well as delivering, supporting your distribution centre by moving trailers and keeping vehicles fuelled

• To be passionate about delivering great customer service
• Friendly, approachable and reliable
• Able to adhere to WTD and EU Drivers Hours
• To become a Tesco Driver, you’ll need a full HGV 1 (C+E) EU license with no more than three penalty points, needs a valid DQC and a Driver Card.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.