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LGV Driver Class 1/Cat C+E

West Thurrock
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Job ID 1057273 Job category Logistics and Supply Chain Hours per week 40 Closing date 14-10-2025 Salary £18.29 plus premiums

LGV Driver Class 1/C+E
£19.06 -£25.59 hourly rate plus great benefits (£19.06/hr base rate plus £2.89/hr weekend shift allowance, £1.54/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm–3am and £1.10 Thurrock allowance)
Start times between 08:00 - 10:00 and 13:00 - 15:30, to be discussed at interview
Minimum 40 hours per week, full time
5 days over 7, including weekends
West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED

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

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
  • at least 6-months experience as an LGV 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. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

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 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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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

Success profile

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

Logistics at Co-op

Our Logistics teams make sure our stores are always full of the products our customers and member-owners love. We’re always looking for Warehouse Operatives, LGV Drivers, and a range of Managers and other specialists to join our teams. Whatever job you do, we promise to do right by you.

Whether you’re based in our depots or transporting products across the UK, we’ll reward you by supporting your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. We’ll also give you the tools to own your development and your Co-op career.

Our values and principles

Smiling at work is easy when you see the difference you make. That’s why our Logistics colleagues take pride in positively impacting our communities.

At Co-op you’ll be welcomed and included, cared for inside and outside of work, and empowered by supportive leaders.

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We’re all in this together and at Co-op, we always look out for each other.

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We’ll do all we can to help you create a great work/life balance.

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If you experience abuse or harassment in the workplace, we’ll support you.

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Your manager won’t solve all your problems, but they’ll understand and empower you.

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Find out about 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.

As 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.

Leading 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.

As 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.

As 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.

How to apply

Apply to join us on this page. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us, because we know your background doesn’t define your potential.

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Step 1 – Your application

You can easily apply for Logistics jobs with us on our website, using your laptop or phone. Don’t worry too much about your experience. What matters most is that your values match ours and you bring your passion, motivation, and capabilities to your new role.

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Step 2 – The online assessment

Depending on which job you’re applying for, you may need to complete an online assessment. This measures how well your behaviours, values, and motivations match up to the job you’re applying for.

This will take between 25 and 60 minutes and will need to be done before you can submit your application.

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Step 3 – The interview

If you pass the online assessment and a short qualification call, you’ll be asked to come into one of our depots for an interview. We’ll discuss with you a date and time and send you an email confirming all the details of your interview. We’ll also send you a guide on how to prepare beforehand, as well as let you know what you need to bring to prove that you’re eligible to work in the UK.

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Step 4 – Your decision

If we’d like to offer you the role, we’ll give you a call to speak about the offer. If you accept, we’ll send you an electronic contract. Once signed, we’ll be able to process your offer and do any necessary pre-employment checks. If everything looks good, congratulations! You’re ready to begin your journey with Co-op.

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