HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
LGV Driver
We’re looking for permanent staff to join our transport team. Join our stable and growing business today!
Location: Bristol, BS35 4GG
Salary:
- Base rate: £15.00per hour
- Saturday - £19.00
- Sunday - £22.00
- Sun – Thurs Nights £19.00
- Friday Nights - £22.00
- Saturday Nights - £25.00 *night rate applicable to hours worked between 10pm-6am
Shifts available:
- AM shifts available
- 42 hour contract working any 5 from 7 days shift pattern, so you will need to be able to work some weekends.
About the role:
You’ll be a part of our critical operation transporting clothing and homeware products to our distribution centres across the UK.
Successful applicants will receive 2 days of training from a Driver Development Coach (DDC) and will be aligned to a Manager to provide any additional support required outside of their training alongside any support provided by the DDC.
Skills & Behaviours required:
- “Safety First” mindset, where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.
- Customer focused and passionate about providing amazing service to our Customers. The Customer is the heart of everything we do at Next.
- Respectful towards colleagues, equipment and product. Respect matters, regardless of position.
Licence requirements:
- Class 1 C+E and CPC card.
- Maximum of 6 points on licence.
- Additional serious convictions may be taken into consideration during the assessment process
- Minimum 2 years LGV driving experience
Benefits of working for Next:
- 25% off all Next products in store and online.
- Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it!
- Up to 15% off over 1,000 brands including Nike, Adidas, Ted Baker, Superdry, Converse, Ralph Lauren, Levis, North Face and many more!
- 10% off Virgin holidays.
- Save a little every month for potential gains in the Share save scheme.
- Refer a friend into the business and receive up to £500 as a reward.
- Bonus scheme based on driving style and service levels.
- Length of service rewards to recognise long service.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.00-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol, BS35 4GG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across Next PLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £25 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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