Van Driver
- Job ID
- Job ID 76224
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location South Ockendon
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 30/06/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 11/07/2026
Summary
AM shift available
The role
We are looking for a number of Van Drivers to support our operations based out of our South Ockendon Regional Service Centre
Base salary of £13.35 per hour plus 11% london weighting (£27,000) We also pay weekly overtime at x1.5 over 45 hours and you will be part of our Van Driver bonus scheme
What you’ll take on
You’ll be a part of our critical distribution operation
- Transporting stock to our Distribution centres, 3rd party suppliers and retail stores
- Adopt a ‘Safety First’ mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.
- Responsible for checking your vehicle daily and ensuring it is kept clean and tidy
- All shifts operate on a 5 days out of 7 which includes weekends. The shift starts between 05:45 and 09:00, totaling 35 hours per week.
What you’ll bring
- Good team ethic and customer service skills
- Accountability and responsibility for your vehicle and the van load
- Maximum of 6 points on license & no disqualifications
- Computer literate
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.
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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Our brands
You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.
About NEXT
You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
