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Class 1 HGV Driver

Open 44d

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%

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:.