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Class 1 HGV Driver
- Job ID
- Job ID 76837
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location South Ockendon
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary 18.05 per hour
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 03/08/2026
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.
Salary & Pay Rates
We offer a total base pay of £20.04 per hour (comprising a basic rate of £18.05/hr plus £1.99/hr London Weighting allowance), giving an equivalent basic salary of c£43,900.
Enhanced All-Inclusive Hourly Rates:
- Standard Weekday Rate (Mon–Fri, 06:00–22:00): £20.04 / hr
- Daytime Saturday Premium (06:00–22:00): £23.04 / hr
- Daytime Sunday Premium (06:00–22:00): £25.04 / hr
- Night Shift (Sun–Thu, 22:00–06:00): £23.04 / hr
- Friday Night Shift (22:00–06:00): £25.04 / hr
- Saturday Night Shift (22:00–06:00): £27.59 / hr (rate valid until 30/09/26)
Overtime Rates:
- Weekly Overtime: £26.05 / hr (1.3x base rate)
- Scheduled Day Off / 6th Shift Rate: £30.06 / hr (1.5x base rate)
Plus participation in our Driver bonus scheme.
Your Role with us:
- 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.
- We have various shift patterns available so you could be starting between 03:00 and 10:00 on our AM shift or between 10:00 and 17:30 on our PM shift, totaling 42 hours per week minimum, working 5 days out of 7, which includes 2 full weekends in 10 weeks.
- Our rota’s are given 12 months in advance so you plan around this.
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 convictions or disqualifications.
Benefits
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme
- 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 opportunities - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
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.
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.
What's Next?
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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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