Class 1 Driver

Ocado Logistics; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Tachograph card renewal

Driver medical paid

CPC training

Pension contributions

Discounts on Ocado

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is seeking experienced LGV drivers to deliver and collect goods across regional sites. You will work a flexible shift pattern including nights and weekends, with a minimum 32 hours and potential longer days.

You will handle deliveries from Ocado warehouses to regional depots using a state‑of‑the‑art fleet. A strong safety record and 12 months driving experience are required; LGV experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Category C+E driving licence with up to 6 penalty points and no disqualifications in the past 10 years.
• Minimum 12 months driving experience on your licence.
• Desirable:LGV experience (6 months).
• Willingness to work flexible night, late and early shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products to and from regional sites.
• Follow a lunar/4-week pay schedule as described by the employer.
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures while driving.

Skills

Category C+E licence

Penalty points

Flexible shifts

Safe driver

Job description

The Best HGV job you will ever do!

Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.

You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts including weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours, however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours.

Day-to-day you will collect shopping from our state-of-the-art warehouses and take it to our smaller regional sites. No multi drops or hidden lanes.

What do you get in return?

Alongside a safe working environment, we offer perks and benefits to suit everyone:

• Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months of service
• Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal
• Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements- through our approved supplier
• We will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com

If you want to become a career contender, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!

So what do we need from you?

A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries, along with the following driving licence requirements:

• A category C+E driving licence
• A maximum of 6 penalty points
• No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years
• Minimum of 12 months experience on your driving licence
• Desirable to have a minimum of 6 months LGV experience

It also is a prerequisite that you are a safe and competent driver with the ability to be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis. As our new state of the art fleet are our pride and joy and we need to know they are in safe hands.

Pay Structure

This position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying.

Hourly pay:

Basic Rate: £19.20

Evening premium (18:00-06:00): £2.00

Sunday Day Premium: £1.74

Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £3.94

Overtime Day rate: £24.00

Overtime Evening rate (18:00-06:00): £26.50

About Ocado Logistics

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life with different stories and experiences. We are proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant employer providing support and opportunities for veterans, reservists, and their families. We recognise the unique skills, experiences, and qualities they bring to our workforce, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Join Ocado Logistics today, where there are bags of possibilities.