Class 1 LGV driver

ARL Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated LGV Drivers in Hemel Hempstead. This temporary role offers a chance to work with one of the UK's leading retailers, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. You will enjoy the benefits of guaranteed shifts, a positive work environment, and the potential for permanent employment. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position allows you to be home every evening, making it ideal for those who value work-life balance. Join a team that values your skills and offers exciting perks once permanent, including discounts and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

On-site free parking

No overnight stays

25% staff discount

75% off staff shop

Sharesave scheme

Electric car charging points

Qualifications

• Passion for driving and positive attitude required.
• Must hold a Class 1 + C+E license and CPC card.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and efficiently for deliveries and collections.
• Communicate delivery times with retail stores and traffic office.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Documentation

Education

Class 1 + C+E License

CPC Card

Job description

We currently require LGV Drivers based in Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas, working 5 days out of 7 with various shift patterns, including weekend work. The role is temporary and ongoing.

PM Shifts

Our client is one of the UK's best-known high-street retailers and most established online. Behind the scenes, they are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics, employing more than 7000 people across eight distribution centers. They are a British multinational clothing, footwear, and home products retailer with around 700 stores, of which circa 500 are in the United Kingdom.

Successful candidates will have a passion for driving, a positive attitude, and the ability to deliver goods on time and in a safe and effective manner. You will be responsible for:

1. The safe, efficient, and economic driving for both delivery and collection activities, ensuring these are on time and in excellent condition.
2. Communicating directly with our Retail stores and our Traffic Office to keep them informed of expected delivery times.
3. Completing all documentation relevant to your role.
4. License requirements: Class 1 + C+E and CPC card. No more than 6 points on the licence.

All shifts are guaranteed 6 hours.

The role is temporary and ongoing with the opportunity to become permanent.

Benefits when permanent include:

1. Bonus scheme.
2. On-site free parking.
3. No overnight stays; you'll be home every evening.
4. 25% staff discount & 75% off staff shop.
5. Sharesave scheme.
6. Electric car charging points.

Job Type: Temporary contract (ongoing)

Pay: £18.70 - £28.05 per hour

Schedule:

1. 8-hour shift (6 hours guaranteed).

Ability to commute/relocate:

1. Hemel Hempstead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Experience:

1. Class 1 LGV: 2 years (preferred).