LGV Driver - Class 1​/Cat C+E; Part-time

LGV Driver - Class 1/Cat C+E – £19.06-£24.59 hourly rate plus benefits (base rate + weekend, unsocial shift, location allowances) – Part time (8–32 h per week, including weekend work), permanent.

Start times between 9am–4pm (to be discussed at interview).

West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED
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We're looking for part‑time 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 when you arrive. You’ll keep our customers happy by ensuring products are delivered on time. In return, we provide a safe, supportive work environment with work/life balance, competitive salary and benefits.

• Deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region safely, professionally and cost‑effectively.
• Drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following Co‑op procedures.
• Positively represent Co‑op 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 weather conditions.

• Class 1 (C&E) LGV driver’s licence.
• Previous driving experience (multi‑drop delivery preferable).
• Good service skills and the ability to represent Co‑op positively on the road.
• Ability to work positively with Co‑op customers and colleagues.
• Great organisational and time‑management skills.

We’re owned by our members, putting people and communities first and powered by purpose. We offer:

• Competitive salary, with weekend and unsocial shift allowances.
• 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising with service (pro‑rata).
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Stream – a money‑management app giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• 30% off Co‑op branded products in our food stores, year‑round.
• 10% off other brands year‑round (double 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 – many opportunities in logistics.
• Co‑op culture – colleague wellbeing and safety are priorities.

We build diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel they belong, supported by inclusive policies.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co‑op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and Inclusion at Co‑op.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We support meaningful careers for those with Armed Forces experience and partners.

As part of the application process for this job, you’ll need to complete two online assessments, taking approximately 20 minutes.

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