HGV Class 1 Driver (Sun-Thurs Nights)

Lockwood Group; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

PPE & uniform provided

Workplace pension

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Overtime availability

Modern fleet

Funded CPC courses

On-site parking

Job summary

Lockwood Group in the Thurrock area is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our S&R Smith and Son operation. You will handle general haulage, maintain high levels of customer service, and liaise closely with the Transport team to deliver goods on time.

The role requires a CPC, Digi card, and a solid understanding of tachographs and WTD rules. A reliable, punctual, and flexible approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with CPC and Digi card.
• Good understanding of Tachograph and Working Time Directive (WTD) rules.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with excellent customer service.
• Previous Class 1 experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage
• Maintain excellent levels of customer service
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with the Transport team
• Deliver goods in a timely and professional manner

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver

CPC

Digi card

Tachograph & WTD knowledge

Job description

Established in 1965, the Lockwood Group is a family run business and currently has over 400 employees spanning 8 UK sites. The group's activities include UK haulage and storage, frozen food production and co-packing solutions.

S&R Smith and Son, West Thurrock (part of the Lockwood Group of Companies) specialise in general haulage & distribution in and around the South East of England.

We are looking for drivers to be based from S&R Smith and Son, RM20 4EL.

Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday Nights

Hours: 44 hours guarenteed pay per week, based on a full time working week. Salary range based on on target earnings. Hours may vary in accordance with business needs and reasonable additional hours may be required.

Rate: £17.00 per hour

Other bonuses: Early start bonus & night out allowance

The Role

• General Haulage
• 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 that are predominately MAN, Scania, DAF & Iveco
• Permanent contract with minimum agreed hours paid
• Paid holiday entitlement (28 days per annum, inc bank holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Overtime availability
• Full PPE & uniform provided
• Modern vehicle fleet
• Funded CPC courses

Refer a Friend Incentive

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

Ideally the candidates would meet the following requirements

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the Lockwood Group
• Free on-site parking
• Multiple employee engagement initiatives to get involved with - and we're always keen for new ideas!