Class 1 HGV Driver
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
The role
We are looking LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of Hemel Hempstead
Base salary of £ 18.06 per hour plus 11% London weighting ( c£43,300 basic, plus premiums)
We also pay additional premium rates* , weekly overtime x1.3 and rest day working of x1.5 plus you’ll be part of our Driver bonus scheme
What You’ll Take On
You’ll be a part of our critical distribution operation
Benefits
Sunday - £5.00 per hour
Night rate (between the hours 22:00-06:00)
Sunday - Thursday - £3.00 per hour
Friday - £5.00 per hour
Saturday - £7.55 per hour (until 30/09/26)
London weighting - 11%
Please note : Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks . You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website: gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record .
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
The role
We are looking LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of Hemel Hempstead
Base salary of £ 18.06 per hour plus 11% London weighting ( c£43,300 basic, plus premiums)
We also pay additional premium rates* , weekly overtime x1.3 and rest day working of x1.5 plus you’ll be part of our Driver bonus scheme
What You’ll Take On
You’ll be a part of our critical distribution operation
- transporting clothing and homeware products to our stores in the South & Midlands along with some trunk runs.
- Adopt a ‘Safety First’ mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.
- All shifts operate on a 5 days out of 7 which includes weekend working (approx 3 on, 3 off) plus other odd weekend days .
- There are two positions available
- Position 1 - The shifts start between 03:00-10:00 totalling 42 hours per week.
- Position 2 - The shifts start between 10:00-17:00 totalling 42 hours per week.
- Class 1 C+E license holders with a CPC card
- Minimum of 1 year Class 1 HGV driving experience including the coupling and uncoupling of trailers
- Maximum of 6 points on license and no convictions
Benefits
- Weekend premiums (between the hours 06:00-22:00)
Sunday - £5.00 per hour
Night rate (between the hours 22:00-06:00)
Sunday - Thursday - £3.00 per hour
Friday - £5.00 per hour
Saturday - £7.55 per hour (until 30/09/26)
London weighting - 11%
Please note : Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks . You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website: gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record .
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
