HGV Driver

Ocado Logistics; Fazeley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension with up to 7% matched

CPC training

Discounts at Ocado.com

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is looking for LGV drivers to join our fleet in the UK. You will deliver and collect products across regional sites with nights, late and early shifts, including weekends at our Dordon site.

We offer private medical insurance after 12 months, CPC training, a pension with up to 7% matched, driver medicals and staff discounts, plus opportunities for progression within the business.

Qualifications

• Category C+E driving licence required.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.
• No driving disqualifications in past 10 years.
• Desirable: minimum of 6 months driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicles to deliver and collect products across UK locations.
• Work nights, late and early shifts; including weekends.
• Maintain safe driving, logbooks and vehicle condition.

Skills

Driving

Safe driving

Flexible shifts

Education

Category C+E driving licence

Up to 6 penalty points

Job description

Overview

The Best LGV job you will ever do! At Ocado Logistics it’s our mission to change the way the world shops for groceries and it all starts with our LGV drivers. Using our state‑of‑the‑art fleet – some powered by natural gas for specific routes and fitted with extra safety technology – our drivers take to the road to deliver and collect products to and from a variety of locations across the UK. Our larger warehouses (which we call CFC’s – Customer Fulfilment centres) are cutting edge, and vast (our largest is 573,000sq ft – that’s big enough to accommodate 7 Wembley football pitches!). Our LGV Drivers play a crucial role collecting shopping and distributing it across our smaller regional warehouse sites, for onward delivery to customers. We make a big point that we don’t offer multi drops so there’s no hidden lanes! Our LGV Drivers are our unsung heroes and whilst most of us are sleeping they are distributing our products to ensure it’s there as and when we need it.

Working Hours and Shift Pattern

You will be required to work within a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late, and early shifts, including weekends. You have the option to work 32 hours over 4 days or 40 hours over 5 days. Our routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day; as such, you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours as and when needed. This role is based at our Dordon site, Danny Morson Way, Dordon B78 1SE.

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
• 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

And if you suddenly decide being a driver isn’t for you, there’s also plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled internally.

Qualifications and Requirements

A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries, along with the following driving licence requirements:

• 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.

Pay and Payment 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.

• Basic hourly: £18.42
• Evening premium (18:00-06:00): £1.90
• Sunday Premium: £1.66
• Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £3.75
• Overtime Day shift rate: £23.02
• Overtime evening (18:00-06:00) rate: £25.40

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 a diverse employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals. We are also proud to say we are 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. Whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.