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As part of Aligra’s continual improvement and growth plan we are excited to be seeking incredible individuals to join our team!

We’re an award-winning agency of choice for the transport, logistics, automotive and professional & executive sectors. Having recently celebrated our 15 year anniversary, we’re known for providing a fantastic blend of professionalism, passion and commitment.

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HGV 1 Driver

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  • Full Time
  • Temp to Perm
  • Didcot
  • 24.05 / Hour

Aligra Didcot

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new opportunity with a reliable client in the Didcot/Oxford area? This temp-to-perm role offers you varied driving duties including deliveries, trunking, and shunting across a flexible 5-shift weekly rota. Join a team that values safety, professionalism, and offers competitive pay with night shift premiums.

Have you worked for Asda, Tesco or Unipart?

If so, this could be the perfect next step for your driving career!

What’s in it for you?

  • £19.24 – £24.05 per hour (£770 – £962 per week based on 40 hours) including night premiums
  • 5 shifts per week – flexible day or night shifts available (start times between 4am-10am or 4pm-10pm)
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established client
  • Supportive transport office team and clear communication
  • Complete vehicle safety checks and a focus on responsible driving

Requirements:

  • Valid HGV Class 1 licence (minimum 6 months)
  • CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Knowledge of driver working time directive
  • Maximum of 6 penalty points on licence
  • Flexibility to drive different vehicle classes, same pay rate applies
  • Good communication skills and willingness to undertake occasional manual handling

Your duties will include:

  • Driving HGV Class 1 vehicles for deliveries and trunking (up to 5-6 deliveries per shift)
  • Liaising with the transport office team throughout your shift
  • Performing all vehicle safety checks before use
  • Adhering to working time directives and company policies

If you are interested in this position, please apply today, or contact our Didcot branch on 01235 242239 for further information.

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors

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HGV Class 1 Driver needed for a reliable client in the Didcot/Oxford area on a temp-to-perm contract. Pay is £19.24–£24.05 per hour (£770–£962 per week based on 40 hours), including night premiums. Work 5 shifts per week on a flexible rota with day starts between 4am–10am or nights between 4pm–10pm.

  • £19.24–£24.05 per hour including night premiums
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established client
  • Flexible 5-shift weekly rota with day or night options
  • Varied work including deliveries
  • Trunking and shunting
  • Supportive transport office team and clear communication
  • Same pay rate when driving different vehicle classes

Enjoy variety in your week with a mix of deliveries, trunking and shunting, backed by a transport office that values clear communication. With strong hourly rates and night premiums plus a temp-to-perm pathway, this is a solid move for drivers looking for stability and a long-term home. You’ll be joining a safety-first operation that values professionalism on every shift.