HGV Class 1 Driver

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Recognition

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a Mon-Fri day-shift operation in Minworth. You will deliver palletised loads to regional centres and occasionally work nights, upholding high standards of safety and customer service.

We offer competitive hourly rates starting at £16.49 with overtime supplements. Requirements include a valid C+E licence, DCPC, tachograph cards, and good knowledge of drivers’ hours.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence with valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 12 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/DR convictions.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional DCs.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays or issues to the Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional approach

Safety awareness

Tools

DCPC

Tachograph cards

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!

Job Description

Monday to Friday Days!!!!!

We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team in Minworth,This is a great opportunity to join a busy 24-hour transport operation supporting deliveries for a leading international chocolate and confectionary manufacturer

We are recruiting day shift HGV Class 1 drivers working Monday to Friday Days. The operation runs around the clock, so we are looking for drivers who take pride in safe driving, reliable service and professional customer delivery standards, we’d love to hear from you.

• Monday to Friday Nights from 06:00 - 17:00

We have increased our pay rates, with hourly rates now starting at£16.49 per hourplus supplements for overtime.

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.
• Occasional Night out may be required
• 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.
• Minimum 12 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 5% employee and 3% 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!