About the Role
<strong>HGV Class 1 Drivers – Thurrock </strong><br> <strong>Contract:</strong> 28 June – 12 September (11 weeks)<br><strong>Pay:</strong> <strong>From £20.16 per hour</strong><br><strong>Shifts:</strong> 03:00 or 19:00 start times<br><strong>Pattern:</strong> Wednesday–Saturday (with optional 5th shift on Sunday or Monday during peak volumes)<br><br><br> <strong>About the Role</strong><br> We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support a major logistics operation in Thurrock over an 11‑week period. You’ll be delivering fresh, frozen and ambient products to local stores using a modern, well-maintained fleet.<br><br><br> Typical shifts last 8 - 13 hours, with 3 - 6 drops per shift, depending on route. Drivers may also be required to complete a second run within the same shift.<br><br><br> <strong>Requirements</strong><br><ul><li><strong>Minimum 12 months’ Class 1 driving experience</strong><br><br></li><ul><li>Ability to work Wednesday–Saturday (plus optional Sunday/Monday when required)<br><br></li><li>Willingness to complete a full driving assessment and induction, including transport knowledge testing<br><br><br><ul><li>Assessment & induction take place at Thurrock depot.<br><br></li><li>If passed, drivers complete a short run and the day is paid.<br><br></li></ul></ul></li></ul><br> <strong>What You’ll Do</strong><br><ul><li>Safely operate Class 1 vehicles across multi‑drop store delivery routes.<br><br></li><ul><li>Handle chilled, frozen, and ambient goods.<br><br></li><li>Maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.<br><br></li><li>Work efficiently to complete all scheduled drops and potential second runs.<br><br></li></ul></ul><br> <strong>What We Offer</strong><br><ul><li>Consistent shift pattern with optional extra shifts.<br><br></li><ul><li>Supportive team environment.<br><br></li><li>Work with a modern, reliable fleet.<br><br></li></ul></ul>