LGV Driver - Class 2/Cat C at The Co-op, Romford

Closing date: 16-11-2026

LGV Driver - Class 2/Cat C

£19.18 - £24.75 hourly rate plus great benefits (£19.18/hr base rate plus £1.10/hr Thurrock location allowance, £1.56/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm – 3am and £2.91/hr weekend shift allowance)

Start times between 10am – 2pm (to be discussed at interview)
Minimum 40 hours per week, full time, permanent 
5 days over 7, including weekends
West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED
 

We’re looking for LGV drivers to join our team in West Thurrock. 

As a Co-op driver you’ll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities, helping to offload stock into the store when you arrive. You’ll help keep our customers happy by making sure products are delivered to stores at the right time, and in return we’ll provide you with a safe, supportive work environment that offers real work/life balance, as well as a very competitive salary and benefits package.

• deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost effective way
• drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co-op procedures
• positively represent the Co-op out on the road at all times
• treat other road users and pedestrians with respect
• provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores
• make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions

• a C category (Class 2) LGV drivers licence
• previous experience as a driver (multi-drop delivery experience preferable)
• good service skills with the ability to represent Co-op positively on the road
• the ability to work positively with Co-op customers and colleagues
• great organisation and time management skills

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
• discounts on other Co-op products and services
• paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered
• career progression – lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics
• Co-op culture – colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities 

A place you’ll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We’re proud to support meaningful careers, not just jobs, for those with Armed Forces experience and their partners.

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments.  It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.