Class 1 HGV Driver

The role

We are looking for a number of LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of South Ockendon, Thurrock, Essex on both PM and AM shift.  

Base salary of £18.05 per hour plus 11% London weighting  (c£43,300)  We also pay additional premium rates* , weekly overtime x1.3 and rest day working of x1.5 plus you’ll be part of our Driver bonus scheme

What you’ll take on

You’ll be a part of our critical distribution operation 

• transporting clothing and homeware products to our stores in the South East along with some trunk runs.    
• Adopt a  ‘Safety First’ mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.
• All shifts operate on a 5 days out of 7 which includes 2 full weekends in 10 and some other weekend days.  The PM shift starts between 10:00 and 17:30, totaling 42 hours per week. The AM shift starts between 03:00 and 09:59, totalling 42 hours per week.

What you’ll bring

• Class 1 C+E license holders with a CPC card
• Minimum of 1 year Class 1 HGV driving experience including the coupling and uncoupling of trailers
• Maximum of 6 points on license and no penalty points or convictions

Successful applicants will receive 2 days of training from a Driver Development Coach (DDC) and will be aligned to a Manager to provide any additional support required outside of their training alongside any support provided by the DDC.

Benefits

*Weekend premiums (between the hours 06:00-22:00)

Saturday - £3.00 per hour

Sunday  - £5.00 per hour

Night rate (between the hours 22:00-06:00)

Sunday - Thursday  - £3.00 per hour

Friday - £5.00 per hour

Saturday  - £7.55 per hour (until 30/09/26)

London weighting - 11%

Please note: Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks. You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website: gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record.

Following an initial application screen, you will be invited to a driving assessment and interview.