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Class 1 HGV Driver
- Job ID
- Job ID 77683
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location Hemel Hempstead
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 06/10/2026
Summary
The role
We are looking for a number of LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of our Regional Service Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
Salary & Pay Rates:
Base salary of £18.05 per hour. 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.
Enhanced All-Inclusive Hourly Rates:
- Standard Weekday Rate (Mon–Fri, 06:00–22:00): £18.05 / hr
- Daytime Saturday Premium (06:00–22:00): £21.05 / hr
- Daytime Sunday Premium (06:00–22:00): £23.05 / hr
- Night Shift (Sun–Thu, 22:00–06:00): £21.05 / hr
- Friday Night Shift (22:00–06:00): £23.05 / hr
- Saturday Night Shift (22:00–06:00): £25.60 / hr
Overtime Rates:
- Weekly Overtime: £23.47 / hr (1.3x base rate)
- Scheduled Day Off / 6th Shift Rate: £27.08 / hr (1.5x base rate)
Plus 11% London weighting & 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 from Hemel to our retail stores in Cambridge, Oxford, Peterborough, Dorking and all locations in between.
- Adopt a 'Safety First' mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public, or your colleagues.
- This shift operates on a 5 days out of 7 rota shift pattern.
- You will do up to 4 drops a day.
AM Shift - 42 hours per week - starting between 03:00 & 10:00.
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.
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: .
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
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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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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