Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking a Class 1 Driver for night shifts at their Harworth location. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Class 1 driving experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This full-time role offers a salary of £38,247 per annum with additional night supplements and a range of employee benefits. Join their dedicated team and contribute to a culture of success.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Wellness programme

Employee recognition awards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Understand Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Adaptable and methodical approach to work/training.
• Reliable and approachable nature.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork thoroughly.
• Adhere to company health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Check vehicles as per company procedures.
• Make professional deliveries to customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work without supervision

Conscientiousness

Professional demeanor

Education

Minimum of recent Class 1 Driver experience (1 year)

Knowledge of Road Transport Directive

Job description

Overview

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 Harworth on a Full time and permanent position.

Shift and Salary

Shift: Monday-Friday Nights 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 20:00 starts.

Salary: £38,247 per annum - £14.01 per hour + £1.00 per hour Night Supplement.

Overtime: x 1.5 of the hourly rate - Effective once weekly contracted hours have been worked.

Responsibilities

• 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:

• 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 day, 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!