Temporary HGV Class 1 Driver

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  • Pontefract, West Yorkshire
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Job Category: TransportJob Description:Location: South Elmsall, Pontefract & Dearne Valley, RotherhamStart dates: 15th & 22nd September 2025 (temporary until 24th January 2026)Additional rates: Weekly overtime 1.3x & rest day working 1.5xBonus: Earn up to 6% of your quarterly salary, paid every 3 monthsSalary:
  • Base rate (between the hours 06:00-22:00)
Monday - Friday £17.36ph, Saturday £19.85ph, Sunday £22.40ph
  • Night rate (between the hours 22:00-06:00)
Friday Night: £22.40ph, Saturday Night: £25.40ph, Sunday - Thursday Night: £19.85phShift patterns:South Elmsall
  • Mid shift, 4 over 7, 45 hours per week
  • Late shift, 5 over 7, 45 hours per week
Dearne Valley
  • Early shift, 5 over 7, 45 hours per week
  • Late shift, 4 over 7, 38 hours per week
What the role involves:You'll be a part of our critical operation transporting clothing and homeware products to our distribution centres and stores in the UK.Successful applicants will receive 2 days of training from a Driver Development Coach (DDC) and will be aligned to a Manager to provide any additional support required outside of their training alongside any support provided by the DDC.We are looking for drivers with:
  • Licence requirements Class 1 C+E and CPC card
  • Maximum of 6 points on licence
  • No penalty points/convictions
  • A “Safety First” mindset, where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.
  • Passion to provide excellent customer service
  • Respect towards colleagues, equipment and product.
Please note: Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks. You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website: .About Us: You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!About the Team:
  • Sharesave scheme
  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Generous bonus scheme for many roles
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Free on-site parking
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

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