LGV Class 1 Driver

The role

We are looking for

LGV Class 1 Drivers

to support our operations based out of

South Ockendon, Thurrock, Essex.

All shifts operate on a

5 days out of 7

rota which includes weekends (2 in 10 full weekends). The

shifts start

between

10:00 and 17:30,

totalling

42 hours

per week.

Base salary

of £

18.06 per hour plus 11% London weighting

(

c£43,300)

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

What you'll take on

You’ll be a part of our critical operation transporting clothing and homeware products to our stores

in the South East along with some trunk runs.

Our Drivers should demonstrate a ‘Safety First’, where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.

What you'll bring

We are looking for

Class 1 C+E

license holders with a CPC card and

minimum of 1 year HGV

driving experience and a maximum of 6 points on license and no penalty points or convictions

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 alongside any support provided by the DDC.

*Weekend premiums

(between the hours 06:00-22:00)

Saturday - £3.00 per hour

Sunday - £5.00 per hour

Night rate

(between the hours 22:00-06:00)

Sunday - Thursday - £3.00 per hour

Friday - £5.00 per hour

Saturday - £7.55 per hour (until 30/09/26)

London weighting

- 11%

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.
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 Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
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