LGV Driver - Class 1/Cat CE - Weekend Only

CO-OP; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking LGV drivers in Thurrock. You will be responsible for transporting products safely to stores and offloading stock. Candidates should hold a C+E or C category LGV driver's licence and have a positive service attitude. Benefits include a competitive salary, shift allowances, and comprehensive holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions

30% off Co-op branded products

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a driver, particularly in long-distance commercial deliveries.
• Ability to positively represent the company on the road.
• Capability to work with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and obey road rules.
• Represent the company positively on the road.
• Provide efficient delivery service and help offload stock.

Skills

Service skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Education

C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence

C category (Class 2) LGV drivers licence

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Thurrock. As a Co-op driver you\'ll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities, helping to offload stock into the store when you arrive. You\'ll help keep our customers happy by making sure products are delivered to stores at the right time, and in return we\'ll provide you with a safe, supportive work environment that offers real work/life balance, as well as a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• a C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence OR a C category (Class 2) LGV drivers licence
• previous experience as a driver (particularly long-distance commercial deliveries)
• 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

Inclusive culture

Building an inclusive work environment. We\'re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

Benefits

• £19.06 - £25.59 hourly rate plus great benefits (£19.06/hr base rate plus £2.89/hr weekend shift allowance, £1.54/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm-3am and £1.10 Thurrock allowance)
• Preferred start times between 07:00 - 09:00 and 12:30 - 14:30 (we can discuss other options during your interview)
• 16 hours per week, part time Saturday and Sunday only
• West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED
• a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
• a 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