LGV Driver – Class 1/Cat C+E
£19.06-£24.59 hourly rate plus great benefits (£19.06/hr base rate plus £2.89/hr weekend shift allowance, £1.54/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm–3am and £1.10 Thurrock location allowance)
Start times between 9am–4pm (to be discussed at interview)
Minimum 40 hours per week, full time, permanent
5 days over 7, including weekends
West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED
Our driver contracts are for 40 hours, worked over 5 days. Drivers will be expected to work over these hours to meet the needs of the operation, all additional hours worked will be paid, along with any appropriate premiums.
We’re looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Thurrock.
What you’ll do
- deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost effective way
- drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co-op procedures
- positively represent the Co-op out on the road at all times
- treat other road users and pedestrians with respect
- provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores
- make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions
What you’ll bring
- a C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence
- previous experience as a driver (multi-drop delivery experience preferable)
- good service skills with the ability to represent Co-op positively on the road
- the ability to work positively with Co-op customers and colleagues
- great organisation and time management skills
Why Co-op?
- a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
- 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
- a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Stream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
- 10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
- discounts on other Co-op products and services
- paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered
- career progression – lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics
- Co-op culture – colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities
A place you’ll belong
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We’re proud to support meaningful careers, not just jobs, for those with Armed Forces experience and their partners.
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