Class 1 HGV Driver
The role
We are looking LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of Hemel Hempstead
Base salary of £18.06 per hour plus 11% London weighting (c£43,300 basic, plus premiums)
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 distribution operation
- transporting clothing and homeware products to our stores in the South & Midlands along with some trunk runs.
- Adopt a ‘Safety First’ mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.
- All shifts operate on a 5 days out of 7 which includes weekend working (approx 3 on, 3 off) plus other odd weekend days.
- There are two positions available
- Position 1 - The shifts start between 03:00-10:00 totalling 42 hours per week.
Position 2 - The shifts start between 10:00-17:00 totalling 42 hours per week.
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
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.
Benefits
*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%
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