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LGV Class 1 Driver
- Job ID
- Job ID 77408
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location Pontefract
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary £18.05 - £25.60 per hour
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 16/09/2026
Summary
We are looking for a number of Class 1 Drivers to support our distribution operations from our E3 warehouse in South Elmsall, Pontefract to our UK wide distribution centres, partner hubs and retail stores
The shifts available are 42 - 45 hours, any 5 over 7 which includes weekends with the following start times
Band A - 02:50-06:30
Band C - 11:00-17:00
Band D - 17:01-21:29
Band E - 21:30-01:59
Pay rates and benefits:
Day rates (06:00 - 22:00)
Mon - Fri - £18.05 (basic rate)
Saturday - £21.05
Sunday - £23.05
Night rates (22:00 - 06:00)
Sun - Thur - £21.05
Friday - £23.05
Saturday - £25.60
Overtime rates
Weekly overtime - £23.47 (x1.3 basic rate)
6th shift/rest day rate - £27.08 (x1.5 basic rate)
Plus, the opportunity to earn through our bonus scheme
The role with us
The position is trunking work to NEXT distribution centres and partner hubs throughout the UK with no loading or unloading.
We're looking for Drivers with a 'Safety First' mindset, where nothing is placed above the safety of you, the public and your colleagues.
About you
- 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 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
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
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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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