LGV (C+E) Driver - Purfleet
LGV (C+E) Driver - Purfleet
Date Posted: 2026-09-26
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, GB, CM1 1
Application Deadline: 2026-10-29T02:00:10.487
Job Overview
The Best HGV job you will ever do! Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.
You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts including weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours, however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Collect shopping from our state-of-the-art warehouses
- Deliver to smaller regional sites
- No multi drops or hidden lanes
What Do You Get in Return?
Alongside a safe working environment, we offer perks and benefits to suit everyone:
- Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal
- Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements—through our approved supplier
- Ongoing periodic CPC training during your career
- Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
- High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com
If you want to become a career contender, there's plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!
Candidate Requirements
- A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries
- A category C+E driving licence
- A maximum of 6 penalty points
- No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years
- Minimum of 12 months experience on your driving licence
- Desirable to have a minimum of 6 months LGV experience
- Be a safe and competent driver capable of flexible shift lengths
How to Apply
- Fill in an online application—no CV required
- Our friendly team will conduct a telephone interview
- Complete a Right to Work Check
- Participate in a face-to-face interview and an interview drive with a driving assessor
- Ensure understanding of shift patterns before offers are made
Pay Structure
This position is lunar paid, meaning you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please consider this when applying.
- Basic Rate: £19.20
- Evening premium (18:00-06:00): £2.00
- Sunday Day Premium: £1.74
- Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £3.94
- Overtime Day rate: £24.00
- Overtime Evening rate (18:00-06:00): £26.50
About Ocado Logistics
Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology, and customers work side by side supporting the communities we serve. We're all in it together—supporting diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant employer, providing support and opportunities for veterans, reservists, and their families. We recognize the unique skills they bring, and we strive to create an inclusive environment.
Join Ocado Logistics today, where there are plenty of possibilities.
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The Best HGV job you will ever do!Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts including weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours, however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours.Day-to-day you will collect shopping from our state-of-the-art warehouses and take it to our smaller regional sites. No multi drops or hidden lanes. What do you get in return?Alongside a safe working environment, we offer perks and benefits to suit everyone:Paid Digital Tachograph card renewalPaid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements- through our approved supplierWe will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of
serviceHigh street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com If you want to become a career contender, there's plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! So what do we need from you? A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries, along with the following driving licence requirements:A category C+E driving licenceA maximum of 6 penalty pointsNo driving disqualifications in the past 10 yearsMinimum of 12 months experience on your driving licenceDesirable to have a minimum of 6 months LGV experience It also is a prerequisite that you are a safe and competent driver with the ability to be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis. As our new state of the art fleet are our pride and joy and we need to know they are in safe hands. How to apply:Fill in an online application - there is no CV required!Our friendly team will conduct a telephone interviewYou will complete a Right
to Work ChecksA face-to-face interview and an interview drive will then take place with a driving assessor. Following this, we will ensure you are happy with the role and understand the shift patterns before any offers are made Pay Structure: This position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying.Hourly pay:Basic Rate: £19.20Evening premium (18:00-06:00): £2.00Sunday Day Premium: £1.74Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £3.94Overtime Day rate: £24.00Overtime Evening rate (18:00-06:00): £26.50About Ocado Logistics Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in. Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life with different stories and experiences. We are proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant
employer providing support and opportunities for veterans, reservists, and their families. We recognise the unique skills, experiences, and qualities they bring to our workforce, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. Join Ocado Logistics today, where there are bags of possibilities.
