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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
  • Permanent
  • Newbury
  • £15.36 / Hour

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.

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Class 1 (HGV C+E) Driver roles available in central Newbury, supporting nationwide trunking to the central hub (no handball). Pay from £15.36 per hour weekdays, £17.75 per hour weeknights, with overtime and weekend rates up to £27.25 per hour. Ongoing contract with day, night and weekend shifts available.

  • Based in central newbury
  • Hgv class 1 (C+E) trunking work to the central hub
  • No handball
  • New pass drivers welcome (minimum 6 months experience)
  • Weekday £15.36 per hour and weeknight £17.75 per hour
  • Overtime up to £27.25 per hour plus strong saturday and sunday rates
  • Modern fleet with gps and tachograph technology
  • Long-term career path with internal promotion opportunities
  • Enhanced benefits including milestone days off
  • Holiday trading
  • Life assurance and wellbeing support
  • Retail discounts including groceries

You’ll be joining a leading logistics provider with the backing of a global parcel and e-commerce network, offering stable, ongoing work and a modern fleet. There’s genuine progression on offer with internal promotions encouraged, plus a strong benefits package and wellbeing support. It’s also a great fit if you’ve previously driven for Hermes or Evri and want to take the next step.