HGV Class 1 Driver (Days)

Lockwood Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADR training

Driver assessor training

FLT licences

Funded CPC training

Pension

PPE & uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend incentive

Job summary

The Lockwood Group is seeking professional HGV drivers to join our team across the UK. You will operate a modern fleet with advanced POD devices, complete walks-around checks, and participate in training opportunities. A DVSA Earned Recognition operator, we offer a 44-hour basic week and a structured bonus scheme.

Minimum weekly hours start at 44 with a base salary of £31,574.40, plus a Grade A bonus up to £2,400 per annum and other benefits. Apply now to join our established family business.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) with CPC required.
• Digi card and tachograph knowledge essential.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with a customer‑facing role.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage work.
• Maintain excellent customer service levels.
• Communicate promptly with the Transport team.
• Deliver goods in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Flexible

Customer service

Good communication

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) with CPC

Tools

Electronic POD devices

Digi card

Tachograph knowledge

Job description

The Lockwood Group is a dynamic forward thinking family run business established in 1965, which currently has over 400employees across 8UK sites. The group’s activities include UK transport, distribution and storage, frozen food production and co-packing solutions.

We are currently looking for professional HGV drivers to join our team. We have a modern fleet of premium brand vehicles, fantastic training opportunities and are proud to be a DVSA Earned Recognition operator.

Pay

Range based on the below:

Minimum of 44 hours per week (basic):£31,574.40 (£13.80 p/h)

Average of 55 hours per week + A grade bonus achieved every month:£41,868.00

Graded driver performance bonus (Grade A – D) worth up to £2,400.00 per annum

The Role

• Monday - Friday, 44 hours basic week
• General Haulage
• Use of the latest technology i.e. electronic POD devices, electronic walk around checks (full training will be provided).
• To maintain excellent levels customer service
• To ensure accurate and timely communication with the Transport team
• To deliver goods in a timely and professional manner

We Offer

• Training opportunities available to develop existing skills i.e. ADR, driver assessor, FLT licences.
• Very well presented modern fleet
• FundedCPC training
• Workplace pension
• Full PPE & uniform provided
• 28 days annual leave
• Free on site parking.

Refer a Friend Incentive

Earn rewards for helping us grow our team!

• £250 for you + £250 for the new starter
• Payable after the new starter completes 3 months’ continuous service.

You Need

• Candidates will be a fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with a CPC, valid Digi card and a good understanding of Tachograph and WTD rules.
• You will be reliable and punctual and have a flexible approach
• Good verbal communication with excellent customer service skills and a professional approach
• Previous Class 1 experience is preferred but not essential.

Newly passed Class 1 HGV drivers are welcome to apply. We have a team of driver assessors/mentors that will provide full training and guidance