Aligra Newbury
Ready to take your Class 1 driving career up a gear?
Join a leading logistics provider in central Newbury, part of a global powerhouse in parcel delivery and e-commerce. Get behind the wheel of a cutting-edge fleet and be part of a company on a mission to become one of the UK’s most environmentally responsible delivery networks. No Handball.
If you’ve driven for Hermes or Evri, this could be your next big opportunity!
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- New Pass Drivers Welcome to Apply! (Minimum 6 months driving experience)
- Internal promotions encouraged – this is a long-term career path, not just a job
- Join a company committed to reducing its environmental impact
- Milestone days off, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, life assurance, holiday trading, and wellbeing programmes
- Retail discounts: Save money with hundreds of retailer discounts, including groceries
Pay:
- Weekday Standard: £15.36 per hour
- Weeknight Standard: £17.75 per hour
- Weekday Overtime: £27.25 per hour
- Saturday: £23.52 per hour
- Sunday: £26.25 per hour
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Execute nationwide collections/deliveries – trunking to the central Hub.
- Manage trailer swaps and oversee live loading/unloading to keep operations running smoothly.
- Use GPS and tachograph technology to plan routes and ensure 100% compliance.
- Maintain professional relationships with dispatchers and customers across the country.
- Conduct thorough vehicle inspections and prioritise safe driving at all times.
What We’re Looking For:
- Valid UK Driving Licence with C+E (Class 1) entitlement
- 6 months to 12 months experience driving HGV C+E vehicles is essential
- Current CPC card and valid Digital Tachograph card
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV or contact our Newbury branch on 01635 937 777 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 Accountancy & Finance, Professional & Executive, Automotive and Transport & Logistics sectors.
Class 1 (HGV C+E) Driver roles available in central Newbury, doing nationwide trunking to the central hub with no handball. Pay is £15.36 per hour weekdays, £17.75 weeknights, with overtime up to £27.25 and weekend rates up to £26.25 per hour. Ongoing contract with shifts across days, nights and weekends.
- Central newbury location
- Class 1 HGV C+E trunking to the hub with no handball
- Weekday pay £15.36 per hour and weeknight pay £17.75 per hour
- Overtime £27.25 per hour with enhanced saturday and sunday rates
- New pass drivers welcome with 6+ months experience
- Modern fleet with gps and tachograph tech
- Strong benefits including holiday trading wellbeing programmes and retail discounts
- Internal promotion opportunities and long-term career path
You’ll be joining a leading logistics provider with a modern fleet and a strong focus on safety and compliance. There’s real long-term potential here, with internal promotions encouraged and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing. You’ll also be part of a business working towards becoming one of the UK’s most environmentally responsible delivery networks.