Class 1 HGV Driver

The role

We are looking for a number of LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of our Regional Service Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Salary & Pay Rates:

Base salary of £18.05 per hour. 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.

Enhanced All-Inclusive Hourly Rates:

• Standard Weekday Rate (Mon–Fri, 06:00–22:00): £18.05 / hr
• Daytime Saturday Premium (06:00–22:00): £21.05 / hr
• Daytime Sunday Premium (06:00–22:00): £23.05 / hr
• Night Shift (Sun–Thu, 22:00–06:00): £21.05 / hr
• Friday Night Shift (22:00–06:00): £23.05 / hr
• Saturday Night Shift (22:00–06:00): £25.60 / hr

Overtime Rates:

• Weekly Overtime: £23.47 / hr (1.3x base rate)
• Scheduled Day Off / 6th Shift Rate: £27.08 / hr (1.5x base rate)

Plus 11% London weighting & 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 from Hemel to our retail stores in Cambridge, Oxford, Peterborough, Dorking and all locations in between.
• Adopt a 'Safety First' mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public, or your colleagues.
• This shift operates on a 5 days out of 7 rota shift pattern.
• You will do up to 4 drops a day.

AM Shift - 42 hours per week - starting between 03:00 & 10:00.

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.

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.

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