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HGV Driver - Corby
Pay: £47,815.00 per year
About NewCold
NewCold is one of the world's leading temperature-controlled logistics providers, operating a modern, growing network across the UK and beyond. As part of our transport division, you will play a critical role in keeping the cold chain moving, delivering high service standards and representing a business that genuinely invests in its people.
What You Will Earn
Our pay structure is built around rewarding the shifts you work. Night and weekend rates are higher by design, and every additional shift you choose to take on earns you a £70 bonus on top. There is also a £25 tax-free meal allowance for nights out.
Here is what our drivers are actually taking home each year across our available shift patterns:
- 4 on 4 off (Night Shift): £47,815.00
- 4 on 4 off (Day Shift): £40,220.00
These figures reflect real earnings including base pay, shift enhancements, and additional shift bonuses. The more shifts you choose to take on, the more you earn. It is as simple as that!
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All roles carry a minimum of 10 contracted hours per day, with overtime paid at enhanced rates.
What You Will Get
Beyond competitive pay, we offer a benefits package built around your long-term wellbeing and career:
- Enhanced pension contribution of 5%
- Death in service benefit at 2x annual salary
- Enhanced annual leave above the statutory minimum
- Employee Assistance Programme through Help at Hand and Grocery Aid
- Free eye test and contribution towards glasses
- On-site CPC training funded and delivered on a paid working day
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site canteen and complimentary coffee machines
- Free on-site parking with strong transport links
- Modern, well-maintained fleet with in-house training
- Full PPE and uniform provided
- Career progression within a growing, global organization
What We Are Looking For
- Valid HGV Class C+E licence
- Driver CPC qualification (or willingness to obtain with our support)
- Two or more years of proven Class 1 driving experience
- Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and professional standards
- Experience within temperature-controlled logistics is desirable but not essential
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The Role
You will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and timely movement of temperature-controlled goods across our network. Day to day this includes pre-use and post-use vehicle checks to DVSA standards, ensuring loads are correctly secured and temperature compliant, accurate tachograph management, and maintaining professional communication with our traffic office team.
You will work within a clear legal framework including the Road Traffic Act 1988, Drivers' Hours Regulations, and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, with the full support and training of our team behind you.
Ready to Join Us?
If you are looking for a role that offers genuine earning potential, a strong benefits package, and the security of a growing global business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and let us show you what NewCold can offer.
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