HGV Class 1 Driver
- Job ID
- Job ID 76084
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location South Ockendon
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary c£43,300 plus premium & bonus
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 17/06/2026
Summary
The role
We are looking for a number of LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of South Ockendon, Thurrock, Essex.
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 shift starts between 10:00 and 17:30, totaling 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.
Benefits
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
What's Next?
Apply
Pre-screening
Review
Offer
Team Overview
With 10,000 colleagues, 9 million square feet of space, and 550 vehicles, our teams move a huge 1.5 million items to customers every single day. This is a fast-paced, precise, and proudly customer-focused operation. From maintaining our automation systems to delivering the final mile, join the team that keeps everything flowing to fulfil our customers' needs.
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