Ocado

HGV (C+E) Driver - Purfleet

Purfleet,United Kingdom
  • Salary average
    -YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Permanent

Company

We’re Ocado Group - a global, technology business redefining ecommerce, fulfilment and logistics in online grocery and beyond. Our market-leading, proprietary technology will enable our partners to win in their markets, develop a competitive advantage and offer an unparalleled customer proposition.  Our mission is simple — to change the way the world shops for good.  Our heritage as the UK’s largest pure-play online grocer through Ocado Retail LTD ( a 50:50 joint venture with M&S), and expertise in high-performing logistics and fulfilment through Ocado Logistics, has equipped us with technology innovation, expertise and operational know-how to build and innovate the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP). OSP is the world’s leading ecommerce, fulfilment and logistics platform designed for the unique demands of online grocery.  Now, with Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA), our unparalleled experience and proven automated retrieval and storage technology is helping businesses outside of online grocery future-proof their fulfilment operations.

Responsibilities

Skills used at work

    The Best HGV job you will ever do!

    Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.

    You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of either nights, late and early shifts which will include weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours, however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours.

    Day-to-day you will collect shopping from our state-of-the-art warehouses and take it to our smaller regional sites. No multi drops or hidden lanes.

    What do you get in return?

    Competitive pay rates and paid breaks.

    Hourly pay | Current rate per hour | Rate as of 01/04/2024

    Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) | £17.06 | £17.74

    Evening premium rate (18:00 - 06:00) | £19.06 | £19.74

    Sunday Day Premium | £3.49 | £3.49

    Sunday Evening Premium | £5.98 | £5.98

    Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift) | £21.24 | £22.18

    Overtime evening (18:00 - 06:00) | £23.83 | £24.68

    Alongside a safe working environment, we offer perks and benefits to suit everyone:

    • Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months of service
    • Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal
    • Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements- through our approved supplier
    • We will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career
    • Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
    • High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com

    If you want to become a career contender, there's plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!

    What are the requirements?

    Just bring yourself and a positive attitude (plus a category C+E driving licence) and our amazing training team will do the rest! You must be a safe and competent driver and be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis.

    What are the requirements?

    Just bring yourself and a positive attitude (plus a category C+E driving licence) and our amazing training team will do the rest! You must be a safe and competent driver and be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis.

    How to apply:

    • Fill in an online application - there is no CV required!
    • Our friendly team will conduct a telephone interview
    • You will complete a Right to Work Checks
    • A face-to-face interview and an interview drive will then take place with a driving assessor.
    • Following this, we will ensure you are happy with the role and understand the shift patterns before any offers are made

    About Ocado Logistics

    Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

    Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life with different stories and experiences. We are proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant employer providing support and opportunities for veterans, reservists, and their families. We recognise the unique skills, experiences, and qualities they bring to our workforce, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

    Join Ocado Logistics today, where there are bags of possibilities.

    Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

    Job posted: May 07, 2024

    Expiration date: May 07, 2025