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LGV Driver - Class 1/Cat C+E (Full-time)
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LGV Driver - Class 1/Cat C+E (Full-time)
LGV Driver (Class 1 / C+E)
🔗 Location: West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED
💰 Salary: £19.06-£24.59 hourly (including allowances)
- Base rate: £19.06/hr
- Weekend shift allowance: £2.89/hr
- Unsocial hours (7pm-3am): £1.54/hr
- Thurrock location allowance: £1.10/hr
🕒 Hours:
- Start times: 9am–4pm (flexible discussion at interview)
- Minimum 40 hours/week, 5 days over 7 (including weekends)
- Full-time, permanent contract
About the Role
As a Transport Co-operative (*Co-op) LGV driver, you’ll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores across the Thurrock region. You’ll unload stock upon arrival and ensure customers receive deliveries on time. We’re a people-first organisation dedicated to work-life balance, safety, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Safe & efficient deliveries: Drive safely, adhering to road rules, Co-op procedures, and weather conditions
- Customer focus: Outwardly represent the Co-op with professionalism
- Teamwork: Work positively with colleagues and customers, offering exceptional service
- Flexibility: Be prepared to work weekends and unsocial hours as needed
- Stock handling: Support store teams in unloading goods efficiently
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Essential Requirements
✅ Hold a valid C+E Category (Class 1) LGV licence ✅ Previous driver experience (multi-drop experience preferred) ✅ Excellent customer service and communication skills ✅ Reliability, well-organised nature, and strong time management ✅ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
At Co-op, we reward your loyalty and commitment with:
- Enhanced pay with weekend/unsocial shift premiums
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays; increases with tenure)
- Automatic pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Stream app: Early pay via a money management tool
- Discounts & perks:
- 30% off Co-op food products year-round
- 10% off competitor brands (doubles 2x/month)
- Discounts on Co-op services (e.g., childcare, travel)
- Fully-funded CPC & digital tachograph renewals
- Top-tier safety & wellbeing support
- Career growth in logistics with external transport opportunities
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A Place You’ll Belong
We foster inclusivity, diversity, and belonging through:
🌐 Disability Confident Scheme: Interview candidates meeting the minimum criteria 🏛️ Accessibility support throughout recruitment 🛡️ Strong policies to protect employee welfare ❤️ Support for military veterans and families
Learn more: Your Co-op Application Journey Diversity & Inclusion at Co-op
Note: Payment for overtime beyond 40 hours is guaranteed, along with applicable premiums.
📝 Application Note: Two online assessments (~20 mins) are part of the hiring process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
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