Class 1 HGV Driver – Permanent, 24/7 UK Deliveries

Culina Group Limited; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Eye care discounts

Employee recognition

Retail discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is hiring experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Lutterworth team for a permanent, full-time role supporting a 24/7 operation delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

Shifts are 5 in 7 with start times from 12:00 am; pay is £43,144 per year including supplements and overtime (£22.74/hour). Night outs may be required; report to the Transport team at shift start.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence.
• 1
• 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• 2
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD/DR convictions.
• 3
• DCPC and Tachograph cards held.
• 4
• Knowledge of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.
• 5
• Able to complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• 6
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• 7
• Excellent communication skills and professional approach.
• 8

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, often as backdoor tip.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries as required.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly to Transport team.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Follow company health, safety and hygiene rules.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and Hours Directive; manage working time.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Take responsibility for unit/trailer, including temperature checks where needed.
• Maintain high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

No DD/DR convictions

DCPC & Tachograph

Hours/Directive knowledge

Vehicle checks

Health & safety awareness

Good communication

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is hiring experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Lutterworth team for a permanent, full-time role supporting a 24/7 operation delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

Shifts are 5 in 7 with start times from 12:00 am; pay is £43,144 per year including supplements and overtime (£22.74/hour). Night outs may be required; report to the Transport team at shift start.