Class 1 Driver

Ocado Logistics; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Career progression

Driver CPC training

Tachograph card renewal paid

Driver medical paid

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is seeking LGV drivers to join our state-of-the-art fleet across the UK. You will deliver and collect products to and from Ocado's customer fulfilment centres, with shifts that include nights, late, early, and weekends.

Choose 32 hours over 4 days or 40 hours over 5 days; routes up to 12.5 hours; lunar pay with structured rates. Benefits include private medical insurance after 12 months, CPC training, pension contributions, staff discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Category C+E driving licence held for driving LGV vehicles.
• Minimum 12 months driving experience preferred.
• Flexible to work nights, late shifts, early shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products across UK sites as part of Ocado Logistics fleet.
• Operate within a flexible shift pattern including weekends and night work.
• Maintain safety standards and vehicle checks on duties.

Skills

LGV driving

C+E licence

Safe driving

Education

Full valid driving licence

Job description

The Best LGV job you will ever do! At Ocado Logistics it’s our mission to change the way the world shops for groceries and it all starts with our LGV drivers. Using our state of the art fleet – some powered by natural gas for specific routes and fitted with extra safety technology - our drivers take to the road to deliver and collect products to and from a variety of locations across the UK.

Our larger warehouses (which we call CFC’s – Customer Fulfilment centres) are cutting edge, and vast (our largest is 573,000sq ft – that’s big enough to accommodate 7 Wembley football pitches!) and our LGV Drivers play a crucial role collecting shopping and distributing it across our smaller regional warehouse sites, for onward delivery to customers. We make a big point that we don’t offer multi drops so there’s no hidden lanes!

Our LGV Drivers are our unsung heroes and whilst most of us are sleeping they are distributing our products to ensure it's there as and when we need it. You will be required to work within a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late, and early shifts, including weekends. You have the option to work 32 hours over 4 days or 40 hours over 5 days. Our routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day; as such, you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours as and when needed. This role is based at our Dordon site, Danny Morson Way, Dordon B78 1SE.

What do you get in return?

• 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
• And if you suddenly decide being a driver isn’t for you, there’s also plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled internally

So what do we need from you?

• A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries
• 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.

Pay rates:

• Basic hourly: £18.42
• Evening premium (18:00-06:00): £1.90
• Sunday Premium: £1.66
• Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £3.75
• Overtime Day shift rate: £23.02
• Overtime evening (18:00-06:00) rate: £25.40

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 a diverse employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals. We are also proud to say we are 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. Whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.