HGV Driver - FTC

Harrods; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts (Harrods)

Medical and dental cover (subsidised)

Gym membership discount

Staff trips to Knightsbridge

Job summary

Harrods Transport team is seeking a skilled HGV Driver based at Thatcham to move Harrods merchandise between sites and partner locations, ensuring safety and on-time delivery. You will own your vehicle, paperwork, and route, delivering excellent service daily.

The role features a fixed-term contract from Oct 2026 to Jan 2027, with potential extension, a 40-hour week, overtime at 1.5x, and weekend shifts once a month. You will drive an 18-tonne Class 2 HGV and handle loading/unloading duties.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence with Category C or C+E and valid Driver CPC.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take pride in representing Harrods on every journey.
• Drive independently while being a key part of a dedicated team keeping our supply chain running smoothly.
• Manage your vehicle, paperwork, and route with care.
• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring deliveries are signed for and handled with precision.
• Load, unload and secure goods yourself, including pallets, rails, and cages.

Skills

Safe driving

Time management

Customer service

Team player

Education

Category C / C+E licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Transport team are looking for a skilled HGV Driver to play a vital role in keeping Harrods moving. Based at our Thatcham site, you will be at the heart of our operation, ensuring world-class products reach their destinations safely and on time. This is an exciting opportunity to take pride in your work, enjoy independence on the road, and represent one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Join a supportive team where professionalism, energy, and attention to detail are celebrated every day.

This will be a fixed term contract from the end of October 2026 until the end of January 2027, with the potential to be extended.

About the Role

As an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Harrods merchandise between sites and partner locations, reporting to the Transport management team at our Thatcham Vehicle Distribution Centre. You will take ownership of your vehicle, paperwork, and route while delivering excellent service to colleagues and partners.

This role is based on a standard 40-hour working week, with any overtime paid at 1.5x pay. Shifts are 8 hours in total and consist of 2 trips per day with a minute break in between. All drivers are required to work 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday per month, and each driver will also receive a block of 4 consecutive days off each month. You will be driving our 18 tonne Class 2 HGV, so a minimum of 2 years’ HGV driving experience is preferred. In addition to driving, all drivers are responsible for loading and unloading their own vehicle, including handling pallets, rails, and cages (on wheels).

Responsibilities include:

• Take pride in representing Harrods on every journey, delivering our products with care and professionalism.
• Drive independently while being a key part of a dedicated team keeping our supply chain running smoothly.
• Enjoy the responsibility of managing your own vehicle, paperwork, and route.
• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring every delivery is signed for and handled with precision.
• Load, unload, and secure goods yourself, ensuring safe handling of pallets, rails, and cages.
• Maintain your vehicle and uniform to reflect the Harrods brand.
• Follow drivers’ hours, EU Working Time Directive, and complete accurate tachograph records.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Adhere to all company policies and health and safety procedures.

As part of the team at Thatcham, you will also benefit from a heavily subsidised canteen offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day snacks, local recognition schemes with £25 prizes, exclusive giveaways, and staff trips to our Knightsbridge store. In addition, Harrods offers a range of company-wide benefits including up to 33% Harrods staff discount, subsidised medical and dental cover, discounted gym membership and more.

About You

You are a confident and professional driver who takes pride in your work and enjoys being trusted with responsibility. Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities, you thrive both independently and as part of a supportive team. You are motivated to deliver excellence every day, ensuring every journey reflects the Harrods standard of care and attention.

You will:

• Communicate clearly and courteously with colleagues, customers, and partner sites.
• Take ownership of loading, securing, and delivering goods with precision.
• Manage your time effectively, multitask confidently, and solve problems proactively.
• Adapt quickly to changing routes, priorities, and operational need.
• Hold a clean UK driving licence, Category C or C+E, a valid Driver CPC, and a digital tachograph card.
• Be aged 21 or over for insurance purposes.
• Have experience with SAP or be keen to learn.
• Work flexibly, five days over seven, with additional shifts during busy periods.
• Keep your uniform and vehicle clean, smart, and presentable.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.