Class 1 HGV Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Next scores A on the Alion truth index.
The role
We are looking for a number of LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of our Regional Service Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
Salary & Pay Rates:
Base salary of £18.05 per hour. We also pay additional premium rates, weekly overtime x1.3, and rest day working of x1.5 plus you'll be part of our Driver bonus scheme.
Enhanced All-Inclusive Hourly Rates:
- Standard Weekday Rate (Mon-Fri, 06:00-22:00): £18.05 / hr
- Daytime Saturday Premium (06:00-22:00): £21.05 / hr
- Daytime Sunday Premium (06:00-22:00): £23.05 / hr
- Night Shift (Sun-Thu, 22:00-06:00): £21.05 / hr
- Friday Night Shift (22:00-06:00): £23.05 / hr
- Saturday Night Shift (22:00-06:00): £25.60 / hr
Overtime Rates:
- Weekly Overtime: £23.47 / hr (1.3x base rate)
- Scheduled Day Off / 6th Shift Rate: £27.08 / hr (1.5x base rate)
Plus 11% London weighting & participation in our Driver bonus scheme.
Your Role with us:
- You'll be a part of our critical distribution operation transporting clothing and homeware products from Hemel to our retail stores in Cambridge, Oxford, Peterborough, Dorking and all locations in between.
- Adopt a 'Safety First' mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public, or your colleagues.
- This shift operates on a 5 days out of 7 rota shift pattern.
- You will do up to 4 drops a day.
AM Shift - 42 hours per week - starting between 03:00 & 10:00.
What you’ll bring
- Class 1 C+E license holders with a CPC card
- Minimum of 1 year Class 1 HGV driving experience including the coupling and uncoupling of trailers
- Maximum of 6 points on license and no convictions or disqualifications.
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.
Please note: Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks. You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website: .
Following an initial application screen, you will be invited to a driving assessment and interview.