Class 1 HGV Driver

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.