Driver

Ocado Logistics; Erith; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance after 12m

Tachograph card renewal

Driver Medical

CPC training during career

Pension contributions up to 7%

Ocado discounts

Job summary

Ocado Logistics in Erith requires an experienced HGV driver to deliver and collect goods across a network of sites. You will work a flexible pattern including nights, late and early shifts, with weekend work and a minimum 32 hours per week. Route lengths can extend up to 12.5 hours per day, with overtime as needed.

The role offers industry-standard pay with premiums for evenings, Sundays and overtime, plus a competitive benefits package and opportunities for progression within Ocado Logistics.

Qualifications

• Category C+E driving licence
• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products to and from various locations in line with company policies and procedures
• Work a flexible shift pattern including nights, late and early shifts, with weekends
• Carry out hours beyond the minimum contracted 32 hours as routes require
• Ensure safety and compliance with fleet guidelines and procedures

Skills

Category C+E Licence

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.

This role is based at our Erith site, Church Manorway, London DA8 1DL. 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?

• 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!

What do we need from you?

• 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.

• 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.

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.