Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking Class 1 Drivers on Nights to join their team in Chesterfield. This full-time permanent position offers competitive pay at £14.40 per hour with a £1 night supplement. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Class 1 driving experience, knowledge of road transport regulations, and excellent attention to detail. Benefits include competitive annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to wellness programs. Join a supportive team culture and explore your future in logistics.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Wellness program

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of recent Class 1 Driver with 1 year experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
• Observe company rules including health, safety, and hygiene.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks in line with company procedure.
• Make deliveries professionally at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work without direct supervision

Adaptable and methodical approach to work

Conscientious and reliable

Professional and approachable

Job description

Job Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are now looking for Class 1 Drivers on Nights to join our Team at Great Bear Markham Vale on a Full time and permanent position.

Shift

Shift:

• Tuesday-Saturday 14:00pm.
• Monday-Friday 15:00pm.
• Monday-Friday 20:00pm.
• Any 5 from 7 - 23:00pm.

Salary: £14.40 per hour plus a £1 per hour Night supplement.

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Maintain a high standard of behaviour and appearance
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Make deliveries to customers’ premises, acting in a professional manner at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum of recent Class 1 Driver - 1 year is essential for this position.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Adaptable and methodical approach to work/ training
• Conscientious and reliable
• Professional and approachable

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive Annual Leave
• Pension scheme.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!