LGV (C+E) Driver - Dordon

Ocado; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital Tachograph card renewal

Driver Medical

CPC training

Pension contributions

Ocado discounts

Right to Work checks

Job summary

Ocado Logistics in the UK is recruiting LGV drivers to support our nationwide distribution network. You will operate on flexible shifts including nights, late and early starts, with opportunities to work 32 hours over 4 days or 40 hours over 5 days at the Dordon site.

Pay is lunar (paid every 4 weeks) with base hourly rates plus additional premiums for evenings and Sundays, and overtime rates. A category C+E licence, clean record and required experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Category C+E driving licence required
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• No driving disqualifications in past 10 years
• Minimum of 12 months experience on licence
• Desirable to have a minimum of 6 months LGV experience

Responsibilities

• Work within a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts, including weekends
• Routes assigned up to 12.5 hours per day with potential extra hours as needed
• Based at the Dordon site, Danny Morson Way, Dordon B78 1SE
• Collecting and distributing products to and from regional warehouses

Skills

Safe driving

Flexible shifts

LGV experience

Job description

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.

Driving licence requirements

• A category C+E driving licence
• A maximum of 6 penalty points
• No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years
• Minimum of 12 months experience on your driving licence
• Desirable to have a minimum of 6 months LGV 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.

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!) and 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. 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.

What do you get in return?

In return, we pride ourselves on offering a safe working environment that goes without saying and perks and benefits that you can tailor to suit you and your lifestyle, including:

• 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
• 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.

Pay 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.

Pay rates

• 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.