HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights) - Carlisle

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.

Experience Requirements

Essential

• Class C+E licence
• Valid Driver CPC Digital Tachograph card
• Less than 6 penalty points

Desirable

• 2+ years’ commercial Class 1 driving experience
• Multi-drop delivery experience
• Tug experience/licence