HGV Driver - Class 1 - Full Time Afternoons

ENGINEERINGUK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is looking for a full-time HGV Driver. The role involves delivering products across the UK, representing the brand professionally. Candidates must hold a full HGV 1 (C+E) license and have a passion for customer service. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid breaks, and access to various support services. Join a diverse team with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid breaks

Holiday starting at 20 days

10% off and 15% during pay day weekends via Colleague Clubcard

Access to free wellbeing services

Life cover of five times your pay

Award-winning pension with matching contributions

Uniform provided

Access to colleague networks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience required.
• Able to adhere to WTD and EU Drivers Hours.
• Valid DQC and Driver Card needed.

Responsibilities

• Professionally represent Tesco brand on the road.
• Ensure products reach stores on time.
• Drive safely and responsibly within the law.

Skills

Customer service

Safety driving

Reliability

Education

Full HGV 1 (C+E) EU license

Job description

HGV Driver - Class 1 - Full Time Afternoons

Employer Tesco Location Dagenham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Salary Competitive Closing date 7 Nov 2025

About the role

A job where you are in the driving seat! As the face of Tesco out on the road, our HGV drivers get the opportunity to meet and talk to different colleagues at stores. That\'s why this role is about much more than just driving: it\'s about helping others and delivering great service, with a smile. No two shifts are ever the same; most of the day you\'ll feel like your own boss, out on the road delivering to our stores, but there is always a team of managers and colleagues back at the distribution centre ready to support you when you need them. You\'ll meet great people, learn new things and be part of a specialist, diverse team, where everyone is welcome. Whether you are looking for stability or flexibility to suit your lifestyle, or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you.

You will be responsible for

• Professionally representing the Tesco brand whilst on UK roads
• Ensuring our products reach our stores on time and in good condition
• Being out on the road but also working collaboratively with colleagues and representing Tesco to everyone you meet
• Driving safely, responsibly and within the law
• Collecting as well as delivering, supporting your distribution centre by moving trailers and keeping vehicles fuelled

You will need

• To be passionate about delivering great customer service
• Friendly, approachable and reliable
• Able to adhere to WTD and EU Drivers Hours
• To become a Tesco Driver, you\'ll need a full HGV 1 (C+E) EU license with no more than six penalty points, needs a valid DQC and a Driver Card
• Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date

What\'s in it for you?

• Minimum of 6 months of experience required
• PM Start Times (12:00 - 16:00) Monday and Tuesday Rest Fixed
• 40,000 salary per Annum Plus other benefits
• Paid breaks
• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
• Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends via Colleague Clubcard
• Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life
• Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
• Benefits to suit you, choose what you use - from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes
• Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life\'s moments
• Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues from a range of backgrounds

About Us: Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer\'s favourite way to shop. We are committed to inclusion and accessibility in recruitment and to supporting colleagues in diverse life situations. For more information about our accessibility and benefits, please refer to the Tesco Careers site.

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