HGV (CE) Driver - Purfleet

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

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Tilbury is looking for LGV drivers. You will be responsible for delivering and collecting products to various locations, working a flexible shift pattern that includes nights and weekends. Candidates must have a C+E driving licence and a maximum of 6 penalty points. Opportunities for progression exist within the company, creating a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months

Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal

Periodic CPC training

Up to 7% matched pension contributions

Discounts on various shopping and restaurants

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience is desirable.
• No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delivery and collection of products to various locations.
• Work a flexible shift pattern including nights, late and early shifts.
• Collect shopping from warehouses and deliver to regional sites.

Skills

A category C+E driving licence

Safe and competent driver

Flexibility on shift length

Job description

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.

Driving licence & qualifications

• A category C+E driving licence
• A maximum of 6 penalty points
• No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years
• Desirable to have a minimum of 6 months 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.

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.

Benefits & perks

• 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!

Recruitment process

• 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:
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

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