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Van Driver – Day Role (ARISDALE AVENUE, SOUTH OCKENDEN)
Location
ARISDALE AVENUE SOUTH OCKENDEN, ESSEX RM15 5SJ
Shift Patterns
- Days, 5 over 7 periods (includes weekend working)
Base Pay & Benefits
- £13.35 per hour
- Strong bonus scheme
- Additional employee benefits
About the Role
Our Van Drivers play a vital role in Next’s logistics network. You’ll be responsible for transporting stock efficiently to our Distribution Centres, 3rd-party suppliers, and retail stores, ensuring smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily vehicle checks, maintaining cleanliness and seaworthiness
- Ensure safe load arrangement to prevent damage or theft of inventory
- Collaborate with the Transport team, reporting delays and processing necessary paperwork
- Additional duties as required by management
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong customer service skills with a professional telephone manner
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Life at Next
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary + company bonus scheme & contributory pension
- Company uniform provision
- Uncapped paid overtime
- 28 days holiday (increasing with tenure)
- 25% discount on Next merchandise
- Up to 70% discount at our staff shops
- Affordable restaurants with high-quality meals
- Free parking
- Access to Sharesave scheme
- Full Digicare+ membership (Comprehensive medical support, including free virtual GP appointments)
Additional Global Q&A Highlights:
- 25% off most Next, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria’s Secret products (when bought through Next)
- Generous bonus schemes applicable across many roles
- Discounts at retail partners (10% on brands, up to 15% off Branded Beauty)
- 3,500+ retailer deal access via our benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing support (personal savings and financial tracking tools)
- Apprenticeship schemes with on-the-job qualifications
- Support networks and employee-led Network Groups
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About Next
As one of the UK’s top 10 retail companies, Next operates 450+ stores, a worldwide online platform (80+ countries), and partners with 1,000+ brands using our Total Logistics Platform.
Founded as a FTSE-100 fashion retailer, Next employs over 44,000 people—Italy’s #1 kidswear brand, expanding digitally and globally.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively support applicants at every stage of the process, including workplace adjustments. If you require help due to a disability or long-term condition, contact us via:
✉ Email: Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (label: "Workplace Adjustments") 📞 Phone: 01977 327 900 (leave a voicemail)
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