HGV Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Thames Water; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water in Slough is seeking a Full-time HGV Class 1 Driver to operate vehicles safely across company sites and external locations, delivering on time while upholding high safety standards.

The role offers a salary of £38,842 per year, 38.5 hours per week on a rotating shift, full training, and a comprehensive benefits package spanning holiday leave, pension, and health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 licence.
• Full Driver CPC and tachograph card required.
• No more than 6 penalty points; no DR/IN convictions.

Responsibilities

• Enter delivery information into the cake logging system.
• Collaborate with colleagues to sustain service performance.
• Operate vehicles and plant safely across sites and locations.

Skills

Class 1 HGV driver

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Drivers' Hours rules

Tools

Driver Tachograph card

Job description

Full-time HGV Class 1 Driver position, based in Slough, supports Thames Water’s Bio Recycling operations. The successful candidate will operate vehicles and plant safely and efficiently across company sites and external locations, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining high standards.

Key Duties

• Enter delivery information into the cake logging system.
• Collaborate with colleagues to sustain service performance.

Working 38.5 hours weekly on a rotating shift pattern, the driver must hold a valid Class 1 licence and demonstrate strong teamwork and safety awareness.

The role offers £38,842 annually, full training, and a wider benefits package, with duties spanning Crossness and Iver areas.

Essential Criteria

• Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver is essential for deliveries and plant movements.
• A front-end Loader licence holder would be beneficial.
• Experience in tipping lorries will be beneficial.
• Experience delivering to farms or agricultural sites is desirable.
• No more than 6 penalty points and no DR or IN convictions on your licence.
• A full driver CPC and a valid Driver Tachograph card.
• Demonstrate a clear knowledge of Transport Law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Have a working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.

What’s in it for you?

Salary of £38,842 per annum.

• Annual Leave – 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).

Who are we?

We’re the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learning more about our purpose and values allows you to understand how we work.

Why choose us?

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be provided for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities.

Come and join the Thames Water family.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.