HGV (C+E) Driver - Purfleet

Ocado Logistics; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Basildon is seeking LGV drivers to deliver products to regional sites. The role offers flexible shifts and a minimum of 32 contracted hours per week. Candidates must hold a C+E licence and should be adaptable to varying shift lengths. Benefits include private medical insurance, pension contributions, and training opportunities. Join a diverse team committed to excellent service and growth.

Benefits

Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months

Paid digital tachograph card renewal

Ongoing CPC training

Up to 7% matched pension contributions

High street shopping discounts

Qualifications

• You must hold a valid category C+E driving licence.
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns including nights and weekends.
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect shopping from warehouses and deliver to regional sites.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures while driving.
• Manage time effectively for assigned routes.

Skills

Safe driving

Positive attitude

Flexibility on shift length

6 months driving experience

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!

What are the requirements?

Just bring yourself and a positive attitude (plus a category C+E driving licence) and our amazing training team will do the rest, although a minimum of 6 months driving experience is desirable! You must be a safe and competent driver and be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis.

How to apply:

• Fill in an online application - there is no CV required!
• Our friendly team will conduct a telephone interview
• You will complete a Right to Work Checks
• A face-to-face interview and an interview drive will then take place with a driving assessor.
• Following this, we will ensure you are happy with the role and understand the shift patterns before any offers are made

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 (from 31st March 2025):

• Basic Rate: £18.48
• Evening premium rate (18:00-06:00): £20.48
• Sunday Day Premium rate: £20.22
• Sunday Evening Premium rate (18:00-06:00): £22.42
• Overtime Day rate: £23.10
• Overtime Evening rate (18:00-06:00): £25.60

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.