HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Guaranteed Hours

Competitive Pay

Supportive Team

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is hiring Class 1 Drivers at Skelmersdale for a permanent, full‑time night-shift role on a 4ON 4OFF schedule. You’ll drive a modern Scania fleet, delivering to RDCs and retail stores, with loading/unloading help as needed and a start around 18:00.

The package includes hourly pay of £14.98 plus £1.25 night rate, comprehensive benefits and access to development programmes as part of a supportive, inclusive logistics team.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience for this position is essential.
• A positive attitude and commitment to safety.
• A Full C+E, CPC and Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries to RDCs and retail stores; ensure products reach destinations safely and on schedule.
• Operate a modern Scania fleet with a focus on reliability and safety.
• May assist with loading and unloading as required.
• Shift: 4ON 4OFF Nights, start around 18:00, start/finish times may vary by business needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Safety conscious

Hours/WTD awareness

Education

Full C+E CPC Tacho

Job description

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.

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!

What We Offer:

• Permanent Contract – Stability you can count on.
• Guaranteed Hours – No last-minute cancellations.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits.
• A supportive team that values YOU.

We are looking for Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Great Bear Skelmersdale on a Full time and Permanent position.

Job Description

About the job:

Join our team and get behind the wheel of a modern, well‑maintained fleet of Scania vehicles, delivering excellence every day.

You'll be carrying out deliveries to RDCs and retail stores as part of the Mondelez contract, ensuring products reach their destinations safely and on schedule.

While this is primarily a driving role, you may occasionally be required to assist with loading and unloading.

Shift: 4ON 4OFF Nights - 18:00pm start - The start and finish time may differ due to business demands

Salary: £14.98 per hour + £1.25 per hour Night rate.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience for this position is essential.
• A positive attitude and commitment to safety.
• A Full C+E, CPC and Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation

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 – 20 days.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 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!