HGV Driver

Ocado Logistics; Aveley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Tachograph card renewal

Driver Medical

CPC training

Pension contributions

Discounts

Job summary

Ocado Logistics in the United Kingdom seeks an LGV driver to deliver and collect products across sites, following company policies. You will work a flexible shift pattern including nights, late and early shifts, with a minimum contracted 32 hours and potential extra hours.

Role requires a category C+E licence, up to 6 penalty points, no recent disqualifications, and ideally 6+ months experience. Ongoing CPC training and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• A passion for driving and trucks
• Category C+E driving licence
• Max 6 penalty points
• No disqualifications in past 10 years
• Desirable: minimum 6 months experience
• Safe and flexible with shifts

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect goods to/from various locations
• Work flexible shifts including nights, late and early hours
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• No multi-drops or hidden lanes

Skills

Driving

Flexible

Safety-conscious

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries
• 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
• Safe and competent driver with the ability to be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis

Compensation

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.

• Basic Rate: £19.20
• Evening premium (18:00-06:00): £2.00
• Sunday Day Premium: £1.74
• Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £3.94
• Overtime Day rate: £24.00
• Overtime Evening rate (18:00-06:00): £26.50

Application Process

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.

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.