HGV Class 1 Driver (4 on 4 off Days)

Culina Group Limited; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Pension 5% employee 3% employer

Life Assurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of Culina Group, seeks experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for its Skelmersdale site, supporting nationwide palletised deliveries to regional distribution centres. 4 on 4 off days from 6am to 6pm, with potential night outs and a shift supplement.

Competitive hourly pay with overtime options and career progression within a 24/7 operation. Roles require safe driving, professional customer service, and adherence to tachograph and working-time regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence and current DCPC/tachograph cards.
• Minimum 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/DR convictions.
• Good knowledge of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support occasional tipping or multi-drop deliveries as needed.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays or issues to the Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed.
• Follow company rules including health and safety and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and daily vehicle checks.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 exp

Driver hours knowledge

Communication skills

Education

DCPC Card

Tachograph Card

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.

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

We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team in Skelmersdale, supporting deliveries for key customers including a leading international chocolate and confectionery manufacturer.

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.

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off Days, 6am to 6pm (40.25 hours per week)

Pay Rate

£15.35 per hour, plus:

• £1.00 per hour shift supplement
• Overtime paid at 30% extra of the hourly rate

Potential earnings: Up to £16.35 per hour on standard shifts.

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.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries depending on customer demand.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid C+E Licence.
• 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred
• OR drivers who wish to consider transitioning from Class 2 to Class 1
• 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 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 inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% 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!