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 collections, deliveries and trunking to the central Hub with no handball. Pay ranges from £15.36 to £27.25 per hour, depending on shift and overtime, with weekday, weeknight and weekend work available; the contract type is not specified in the advert.
- £15.36 per hour weekday standard
- £17.75 per hour weeknight standard
- Up to £27.25 per hour weekday overtime
- Saturday and sunday shifts available
- New pass drivers welcome with at least 6 months’ experience
- No handball
- Modern fleet and gps technology
- Valid UK C+E licence
- Cpc and digital tachograph card required
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Enhanced benefits and retail discounts
Join a leading global logistics provider with a strong commitment to creating one of the UK’s most environmentally responsible delivery networks. With internal progression, wellbeing support, enhanced family benefits and a modern fleet, this is an opportunity to build a long-term HGV driving career.