Class 2 (Category C) Driver

Culinagroup1; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension 5% employee / 3% employer

Life Assurance 2x salary

Wellness support

Eye care vouchers

Rewards program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great Bear is seeking a Class 2 (Category C) Driver to join our transport operation in Basildon, delivering Michelin tyres and related products to customers. You will drive safely, load and unload where required, and maintain accurate delivery documentation while upholding excellent customer service at every drop.

The role features Monday to Friday day shifts with no bank holiday work, typically 05:45–15:45, around 50 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence - Category C (Class 2)
• Valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 2 / multi-drop experience preferred (training can be provided)
• Good knowledge of local and regional road networks
• Ability to handle and lift goods safely
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect tyres; drops can vary between 7 to 13
• Safely load, secure, and transport goods
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Maintain accurate delivery records and documentation
• Deliver excellent customer service at every drop
• Ensure full compliance with tachograph / WTD regulations and road laws
• Communicate effectively with the transport team regarding delays or issues

Skills

Category C Class 2

CPC qualification

Tachograph card

Multi-drop experience

Time management

Customer service

Job description

We are currently seeking a reliable and professional Class 2 (Category C) Driver to join our transport operation, delivering goods on behalf of our customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods, maintaining high standards of customer service, and ensuring full compliance with company and legal requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys driving larger vehicles and working independently.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday day shifts with no bank holiday working, so you'll have all bank holidays off.

Hours: Start and finish times typically fall between 05:45 and 15:45, with some flexibility required depending on operational needs. Shifts are generally 10 hours long, subject to delivery routes.

Weekly Hours: 50 hours per week

Pay: Annual salary £38749.10

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver and collect Michelin tyres drops can vary between 7 to 13.


• Safely load, secure, and transport goods


• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects


• Maintain accurate delivery records and documentation


• Deliver excellent customer service at every drop


• Ensure full compliance with tachograph / WTD regulations and road laws


• Communicate effectively with the transport team regarding delays or issue

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence - Category C (Class 2)


• Valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card


• Previous Class 2 / multi-drop experience preferred (training can be provided)


• Good knowledge of local and regional road networks


• Ability to handle and lift goods safely


• Strong time management and organisational skills


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• A positive, reliable, and flexible approach to work

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 - 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.


• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5 % employee and 3 % employer.


• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary.


• 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.


• 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!