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!
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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