HGV Class 1 Driver (Sunday to Thursday Nights)

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Lockwood Group is hiring HGV Class 1 drivers based at S&R Smith and Son RM20 4EL for Sunday to Thursday nights. This full time role provides 44 guaranteed hours per week at £17 per hour, with an early start bonus and night out allowance, plus a modern fleet and a permanent contract with paid holidays, pension, overtime and funded CPC courses. Duties include general haulage, timely deliveries, and maintaining excellent customer service with clear communication to the Transport team. Ideal candidates are fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) with CPC and Digi card, tachograph and WTD knowledge, reliable and flexible, with good communication. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight licenses and night shift readiness, note RM20 base, and mention any ADR or FLT training.

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.  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

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• £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!