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 SaturdayRate (06:00–22:00): £23.04 / hr
- Daytime Sunday Rate (06:00–22:00): £25.04 / hr
- Sunday - Thursday Night Rate (Sun–Thu, 22:00–06:00): £23.04 / hr
- Friday Night Rate (22:00–06:00): £25.04 / hr
- Saturday Night Rate(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.
- The shift start times are between 10:00 and 17:30, totaling 42 hours per week minimum, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota which includes 2 full weekends in 10 weeks.. We will give you this rota across 12 months so that you know when you will be working.
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 for many roles
- 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
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.
Pay: £20.04-£30.06 per hour
Work Location: In person
