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Benefits

  • Holidays starting from 30 days per year (includes bank holidays)
  • 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores
  • Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
  • Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
  • Flexibility – we’ll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life

Job description

LGV Driver (C+E/Class 1) - Trunker / Shunter - Plymouth 

£18.29 -£22.54 hourly rate plus great benefits (£18.29/hr base rate plus £1.48/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm – 3am and £2.77/hr weekend shift allowance)

Fixed shift pattern - SUN, MON, THUR, FRI, SAT

6:00pm start time, 8 to 12 hours shifts depending on duty

Plymouth LSC, Newnham Ind Est, Bell Close, Plympton, PL7 4JH

Our driver contracts are for 40 hours, worked over 5 days. Drivers will be expected to work over these hours to meet the needs of the operation, all additional hours worked will be paid, along with any appropriate premiums.

We’re looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Plymouth. 

As a Co-op driver you’ll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities, helping to offload stock into the store when you arrive. You’ll help keep our customers happy by making sure products are delivered to stores at the right time, and in return we’ll provide you with a safe, supportive work environment that offers real work/life balance, as well as a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Co-op?
  • a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
  • 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
  • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
  • 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
  • 10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
  • discounts on other Co-op products and services
  • paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered
  • career progression – lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics
  • Co-op culture – colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities 
What you’ll do
  • deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost effective way
  • drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co-op procedures
  • positively represent the Co-op out on the road at all times
  • treat other road users and pedestrians with respect
  • provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores
  • make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions
This role would suit people who have
  • a C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence OR a C category (Class 2) LGV drivers licence
  • previous experience as a driver (particularly long-distance commercial deliveries)
  • good service skills with the ability to represent Co-op positively on the road
  • the ability to work positively with Co-op customers and colleagues
  • great organisation and time management skills
Building an inclusive work environment 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. 

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments.  It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

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What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Building relationships
  • Future focused
  • Co-operation
  • Championing Co-op
  • Inspirational communicator

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Our culture

Smiling while you work is easy when you see the difference you make each day. Our past, present and future is all about making a positive impact on our communities – and our store teams have the additional pride of making this possible. The conversations you have with our customers and members help us bring attention to local charities and causes. You may even serve the people directly affected. Which fills us all with a greater sense of purpose.

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    Our past, present and future is all about making a positive impact on our communities.

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    We’re proud our business helps to create new spaces and facilities in local neighbourhoods.

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    There’s a sense of purpose in contributing to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

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    Whatever job you do, you can have a real impact in helping to improve everything from community safety to education.

Our roles

A career with Co-op in logistics could take you in any number of different directions including warehouse management, transport, supply chain or one of our support roles.

  • Warehouse Colleague or LGV Driver
  • Warehouse colleague or LGV driverAs a warehouse colleague you’ll be responsible for moving products around the warehouse – picking items our stores have ordered and loading the delivery vehicles. Our LGV Drivers are responsible for getting products to our stores when our customers need them. Whichever role you choose you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career in logistics.

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  • Team Manager
  • Team managerLeading a team in one of our warehouse departments, you’ll be responsible for running the operation in your area while on shift. As a team manager there’s lots of variety making every day different. From managing reports and safety, to supporting your team to achieve their targets, team managers play a key role in keeping the Co-op supply chain moving.

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  • Shift Manager
  • Shift managerAs a shift manager at Co-op you’ll be responsible for leading the full operation of your department while on shift. From coaching and training your team to managing costs and budgets while meeting tight deadlines, it’s a big challenge. But it’s also a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to develop your career as a Co-op leader in logistics and beyond.

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  • Warehouse/Transport Manager
  • Warehouse/Transport ManagerAs a warehouse/transport manager you’ll be responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, from the moment a product arrives at the depot to when it leaves for stores. You’ll lead over 600 colleagues and as a senior leader in the depot you’ll also get involved in national projects and work closely with leaders from other Co-op sites. It’s a big job, but with lots of variety and challenge on offer, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and grow as Co-op leader.

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Application process

At Co-op, we’re passionate about doing great work for the communities we trade in. That means having the right people, from all walks of life and backgrounds, in our team to serve them. Take a look below how to become one of us.

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Applying for a job
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Online assessment
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Interview
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Your decision
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Applying for a job You can apply for a job with us quickly and easily on your laptop or phone. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done before or if you have little experience — it’s all about matching our values and bringing your passion, motivation and capabilities to your new role. Don't have a CV? Our CV builder is here to help. It's a simple form you can complete on your desktop or mobile that lets you create a great CV in minutes.

Online assessment As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment which will measure how well your behaviours, values and motivations match up to this role. It will take around 12 minutes to complete this assessment.

Interview If you pass your online assessment and short phone call, you’ll be asked to come to one of our stores for an interview.

We’ll send you an email for you to choose a date and time for your interview online – but if you can’t make it, don’t worry, you can provide the Hiring Manager times of when’s best for you. Before your interview, we’ll send you a really helpful guide on how best to prepare, so nothing on the day should surprise you, and most importantly what proof you need to bring to prove your right to work in the UK.

Your decision If you’re successful at your interview, you’ll receive a phone call from the hiring manager you met to talk about your job offer. If you accept, we’ll then send your offer online via an email. Before anything can be processed, we'll need you to accept this offer online. This will start your journey into our Co-op.

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