LGV Driver - Class 1 /Cat C+E

Co-op; England; On-site; GBP 26,257 - 33,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Discounts on Co-op products

Career progression opportunities

Wagestream - access to earned pay

Job summary

A prominent grocery retailer is seeking a full-time LGV Driver - Class 1/Cat C+E in the United Kingdom. This position offers a competitive hourly wage between £19.06 - £24.59, along with additional benefits such as discounts on products, career progression opportunities, and 30 days holiday. The ideal candidate will have a C+E licence and previous driving experience, ensuring safe delivery of stock and positive representation of the company on the road.

Qualifications

• A valid C+E category LGV driver's licence is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Class 1 driver is expected.
• Multi-drop delivery experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stock from the distribution center to stores safely and cost-effectively.
• Drive safely and follow Co-op procedures.
• Represent the Co-op positively on the road.
• Respect other road users and pedestrians.
• Provide efficient delivery service and help offload stock.

Skills

C+E category (Class 1) LGV driver's licence

Previous experience as a Class 1 driver

Multi-drop delivery experience

Good service skills

Great organisation and time-management skills

Job description

Join to apply for the LGV Driver - Class 1 /Cat C+E role at Co-op

Base pay range

• Hourly rate: £19.06 - £24.59 plus great benefits
• Base rate £19.06/hr plus £2.89/hr weekend shift allowance, £1.54/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm-3am, and £1.10 Thurrock location allowance
• Start times between 08:30am - 12:30pm
• Minimum 40 hours per week, full time – 5 days over 7, including weekends
• Location: West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED
• Drivers expected to work over 40 hours per week; all additional hours will be paid with appropriate premiums

Why Co-op?

• Competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream – a money‑management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 30% off Co‑op branded products in our food stores all year‑round
• 10% off other brands all year‑round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
• Discounts on other Co‑op products and services
• Paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered
• Career progression – lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics
• Co‑op culture – colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities

What you'll do

• Deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost‑effective way
• Drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co‑op procedures
• Positively represent the Co‑op out on the road at all times
• Treat other road users and pedestrians with respect
• Provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores
• Make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions

This role would suit people who have

• A C+E category (Class 1) LGV driver’s licence
• Previous experience as a Class 1 driver (at least 6 months)
• Multi‑drop delivery experience (desirable)
• Good service skills with the ability to represent Co‑op positively on the road
• The ability to work positively with Co‑op customers and colleagues
• Great organisation and time‑management skills

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