At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles, ensuring timely and professional delivery of goods.
- Company: Join the Lockwood Group, a family-run business with over 400 employees.
- Benefits: Earn £17.00 per hour, enjoy paid holidays, and access training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, early start bonuses, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team with career growth and modern fleet vehicles.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified HGV Class 1 driver with CPC and Digi card.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Established in 1965, the Lockwood Group is a family run business and currently has over 400 employees spanning 8 UK sites.
The group’s activities include UK haulage and storage, frozen food production and co-packing solutions.
S&R Smith and Son, West Thurrock (part of the Lockwood Group of Companies) specialise in general haulage & distribution in and around the South East of England.
New business developments on the horizon are allowing us to recruit experienced HGV drivers.
We are looking for drivers to be based from S&R Smith and Son, RM20 4EL.
Shift Pattern
Sunday - Thursday Nights
Hours
44 hours guarenteed pay per week, based on a full time working week.
Salary range based on on target earnings.
Hours may vary in accordance with business needs and reasonable additional hours may be required.
Rate
£17.00 per hour
Other bonuses
Early start bonus & night out allowance
The Role
- General Haulage
- To maintain excellent levels customer service
- To ensure accurate and timely communication with the Transport team
- To deliver goods in a timely and professional manner
- We Offer
- Training opportunities available to develop existing skills i. e. ADR, driver assessor, FLT licences.
- Very well presented modern fleet that are predominately MAN, Scania, DAF & Iveco
- Permanent contract with minimum agreed hours paid
- Paid holiday entitlement (28 days per annum, inc bank holidays)
- Workplace pension
- Overtime availability
- Full PPE & uniform provided
- Modern vehicle fleet
- Funded CPC courses
- Refer a Friend Incentive
Earn rewards for helping us grow our team!
- £250 for you + £250 for the new starter
- Payable after the new starter completes 3 months’ continuous service.
Ideally the candidates would meet the following requirements
- Candidates will be a fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with a CPC, valid Digi card and a good understanding of Tachograph and WTD rules.
- You will be reliable and punctual and have a flexible approach
- Good verbal communication with excellent customer service skills and a professional approach
- Previous Class 1 experience is preferred but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and development within the Lockwood Group
- Free on-site parking
- Multiple employee engagement initiatives to get involved with - and we’re always keen for new ideas!
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HGV Class 1 Driver (Sun-Thurs Nights) employer: Lockwood Group
The Lockwood Group is an excellent employer that values its drivers by offering a supportive work culture and comprehensive training to ensure your success in the role. With a 4-on/4-off night shift pattern, you can enjoy a great work-life balance while being part of a growing family-run business that prioritises employee development and rewards hard work with bonuses.
