Job Description

Job Title

HGV Driver

Location

Wakefield CDC

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Nights

Hours per Week

45

Pay Rate

£21.59

Category

Distribution/Transportation, Transport

Closing Date

20 September 2026

Drive your career forward and keep communities moving.

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As an HGV Driver, you’ll be the driving force behind keeping our shelves stocked and our customers happy. You’ll deliver goods safely and efficiently to our stores, ensuring products arrive on time and in full. This isn’t just about driving—it’s about representing Asda on the road and providing excellent service to our store teams.

What makes a brilliant HGV Driver

• Put safety first: Carry out thorough vehicle checks and follow road safety standards.
• Deliver with care: Ensure timely, accurate deliveries that keep our customers smiling.
• Show professionalism: Maintain high standards on and off the road.
• Stay adaptable: Handle varied routes and tasks, including loading and unloading.
• Work as one team: Support colleagues and contribute to a smooth operation.

What you’ll bring

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence (with no more than six penalty points).
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including nights and weekends—our operation runs 24/7.
• Physical readiness to assist with loading, unloading, and vehicle cleaning.
• A positive attitude and commitment to safe, efficient, and friendly service.

Why join Asda?

We’re proud of our culture—friendly, inclusive, and focused on doing the right thing for our customers and communities.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply today and start your journey with us!

Shift will be starting at 00:30, Full time 45 hours, 9 hour shifts

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more.
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.