Class 1 HGV Drivers (5 in 7 Nights)

Culina; Duckmanton; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave – 28 days

Pension scheme: 4% employee + 4% match

Life Assurance: 2x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Rewards & Recognition

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, requires experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a 55-hour weekly night shift in Duckmanton. Safe deliveries to regional DCs, backdoor tip pallets, plus adherence to hours regulations and high customer service standards.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position in a 24/7 operation with overtime paid and weekly pay. Training and development programs are provided within a supportive logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence required.
• 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD/DR convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Report delays or issues to Transport team at shift start.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are signed.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Comply with tachograph rules and Road Transport Directive.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Take responsibility for unit and trailer, including temperature checks.
• Maintain high standard of behaviour and customer service.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Good driving record

DCPC and Tachograph cards

Hours/Working Time Directive

Vehicle checks

Health and safety

Communication skills

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 16.91 - GBP 16.91 - hourly

Company 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!

Job Description

Shifts: 5 on 2 off Nights, 55 hours per week contract,Various start times between 13:00 – 23:00

Salary: £16.91 per hour & Overtime paid at £22.74 per hour, weekly pay

We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team in Duckmanton, supporting deliveries for key customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent, full-time driving role with a 24/7 operation, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

If you take pride in safe driving, reliable service and professional customer delivery standards, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, with most deliveries completed as backdoor tip.
• Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and communicate any delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
• Follow company rules and procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and adhere to tachograph rules and regulations.
• Complete daily vehicle checks in line with company procedure and report defects correctly.
• Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
• Maintain a high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Valid C+E Licence.
• 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD or DR code convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Beara 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– 28days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• 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!