Lockwood Group
HGV Class 1 Driver (4/4 Days)
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HGV Class 1 Driver (4/4 Days)
HGV Driver – General Haulage | S&R Smith and Son, RM20 4EL
About the Company
Established in 1965, the Lockwood Group is a family-run business with over 400 employees across 8 UK sites. The group operates in:
- UK haulage and storage
- Frozen food production
- Co-packing solutions
S&R Smith and Son, based in West Thurrock (a Lockwood Group company), specialises in general haulage and distribution across the South East of England.
The Opportunity
New business developments are expanding our fleet, requiring experienced HGV drivers to join S&R Smith and Son.
Key Details
- Location: RM20 4EL (South Thurrock)
- Fixed address: S&R Smith and Son, West Thurrock
- Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
- Daily Hours: 12-hour shifts (subject to business requirements)
- Annual Guarantee: Basic pay on average of 42 hours per week
- Hourly Rate: £16.67 per hour
- Additional allowances:
- Early start bonus
- Night out allowance (if applicable)
- Additional allowances:
The Role – General Haulage
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Gain responsibility on the road while contributing to high customer service standards:
- Ensure timely, accurate communication with the Transport team (verbal, written)
- Deliver goods efficiently with a professional and courteous approach
- Maintain outstanding customer service for reliability, trust and reputation
What We Offer
- Career development
- Training opportunities for ADR, Driver Assessment, FLT licences
- Fully-funded CPC courses
- Supportive work environment
- Friendly team
- Modern MAN, Scania, DAF & Iveco vehicles
- Changeable environment as part of the unique Lockwood experience
- Permanent contract with a minimum of 42 contracted hours per week
- 20 days paid holiday per year
- Auto-enrolment Workplace pension
Additional benefits:
- On-site parking
- Oncalls for overtime availability
- Full Uniform & PPE provided
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Ideal Candidate Requirements
Licences & Certifications
- HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence – fully qualified
- Full Driver CPC – valid
- Working Time Directive (WTD) & Tachograph Schengen Card – proven familiarity
Skills & Behaviour
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexible and self-driven
- Excellent customer service & communication skills (written & verbal)
- Professional attitude – keep fleets & punctuality peak standards
- Previous Class 1 experience is *preferred but not essential
Eager to develop? Exceptional promptness, teamwork and desire to grow: stand out from the crowd.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, rewarding culture – your progress is important too
- Always challenges the status quo – no repetitive or mundane tasks
- Grow with confidence – within our leadership team opportunities are waiting
- No 9–5 bubbles – our days are organised by how productive it is
(No dedicated recruitment phone line for applications – we rely on socially responsible applicants to submit online.)
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