LGV Driver - Class 1/Cat CE - Weekend Only

Co-op Group; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retail organization is seeking an LGV Driver Class 1/C+E for weekend shifts in Thurrock. You will be responsible for delivering stock safely while representing the company positively on the road. The role offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from £18.29 to £23.64, along with several benefits including discounts, vacation days, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Up to 10% employer contributions pension

Wagestream - access to pay as you earn

30% off Co-op branded products

career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence or C category (Class 2) LGV drivers licence is required.
• Experience in long-distance commercial deliveries is preferred.
• Good service skills to positively represent the company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stock from the distribution centre to stores in a safe, professional way.
• Drive safely, obeying the rules of the road.
• Help offload stock into stores.

Skills

C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence

previous experience as a driver

good service skills

great organisation and time management skills

Job description

Overview

LGV Driver Class 1/C+E - Weekend Only
£18.29 - £23.64 hourly rate plus benefits (£18.29/hr base rate plus £1.48/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm–3am and £2.77/hr weekend shift allowance, plus £1.10 Thurrock allowance).

Preferred start times between 07:00–09:00 and 12:30–14:30. If these are not suitable, other options can be discussed during your interview. This is 16 hours per week, part time, Saturday and Sunday only. Location: West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED.

We are looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Thurrock.

As a Co-op driver, you will transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities and help offload stock into the store on arrival. You will help keep our customers happy by delivering products to stores at the right time. In return, we offer a safe, supportive work environment with real work/life balance and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Co-op?

• 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

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 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 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

Building an inclusive work environment

We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments where 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.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We are also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we will always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We will ask whether you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process, we will ask if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and our diversity and inclusion commitments at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of the application process for this job, you will need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.