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 role based in central Newbury, completing nationwide trunking to the central hub with no handball. Pay ranges from £15.36 per hour (weekday days) up to £27.25 per hour (weekday overtime), with enhanced weekend rates. Ongoing contract with long-term career potential and internal progression.
- Central newbury location
- Hgv class 1 C+E trunking to hub
- No handball
- Weekday days £15.36 per hour
- Weeknight rate £17.75 per hour
- Weekday overtime £27.25 per hour
- Saturday £23.52 per hour and sunday £26.25 per hour
- Modern fleet with gps and digital tachograph tech
- New pass drivers welcome with minimum 6 months experience
- Strong focus on compliance and safety
- Internal promotions encouraged
You’ll be joining a leading logistics provider within a global parcel delivery and e-commerce network, with a clear focus on safety, compliance and a professional driving culture. There’s real long-term stability here, with internal promotions encouraged and a benefits package that supports your wellbeing and work-life balance. You’ll also be part of a business working to become one of the UK’s most environmentally responsible delivery networks.