- Basic hourly rate: £14.27 (including London weighting)
- Overtime rate: £21.41 per hour
- Driver Bonus: Earn up to 6% of your quarterly salary, paid every 3 months
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: Minimum 35 per week, average week is 42 hours
- Schedule: Any 5 days out of 7 – you will be required to work some weekends
- Location: NEXT Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7GF
AM shift available.
Let’s take it on!
NEXT’s extensive transport network relies on our Van Drivers, who play a key role in delivering to stores efficiently, safely, and with pride.
You will be operating 7-metre long-wheelbase vans, delivering stock across Greater London, Surrey, Oxford, Peterborough, Banbury and surrounding areas.
On any given day you can expect 3 to 7 store drops, with the possibility of one reload depending on your schedule.
What the role involves:
- Starting your shift with up to 1 hour of parcel sorting, including loading your own van with the assistance of other team members.
- Spending approximately 70% of your shift driving, and 30% on deliveries and loading
- Keeping your van clean, roadworthy, and properly loaded to avoid damage or loss
- Communicating delays to the office and completing delivery paperwork
- Working as part of a wider team that supports and values its drivers
We are looking for drivers who:
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
- Have previous multi-drop or van driving experience (desirable)
- Are customer-focused, polite and deadline oriented
- Have some experience with technology, as you will be required to operate a handheld POD device that scans stock and confirms deliveries, full training will be provided
Driver Performance Bonus – Paid Every 3 Months!
We monitor and coach you on acceleration, overrun, over-revving, green band driving, engine idle, harsh braking, and MPG (Miles per gallon). You will receive support from a dedicated Driver Development Coach to help improve your style, performance, and bonus potential.
Life at Next
- Competitive salary + bonus scheme + pension
- Company uniform
- Uncapped paid overtime
- 28 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
- 25% discount on Next merchandise in all stores
- Up to 70% discount at our staff shops
- Free parking
- Access to the Sharesave scheme
- Digicare+ medical support – including Digital GP appointments
Next is one of the UK’s most recognisable high street names and a major force in online retail. Behind the scenes, we run a vast and dynamic logistics operation with over 9,000 employees, powering deliveries for over 1,000 brands and third-party customers through our Total Platform.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We work closely with a number of major organisations to ensure we’re doing all we can. Such as; Stonewall, Help for Heroes, Business in the Community and Terrance Higgins Trust. NEXT is a Disability Confident Level 2 employer and has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze award.
Please let us know if there’s anything you need to help you feel prepared and confident for your interview by getting in touch with us by email on (please include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900. Line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm. Excludes bank holidays.
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:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.86 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
