HGV Class 1 Driver: 4-on/4-off Nights, £16.49+ Shift Allowance

Great Bear; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave – 20 days

Pension scheme – 4% employee / 4% er

Life Assurance – x2 salary

Wellness – EAP 24/7

Eye care vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Great Bear is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for our Minworth operation. Join a busy 24-hour transport team supporting deliveries for a leading confectionary manufacturer.

You will work a 4 on 4 off pattern with night shifts 18:00–06:00, performing safe deliveries, completing paperwork, and adhering to health and safety standards. A valid C+E licence, DCPC and tachograph cards are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Occasional Night out may be required.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and company procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Professional appearance

Education

C+E Licence

DCPC Card

Tachograph card

Job description

Great Bear is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for our Minworth operation. Join a busy 24-hour transport team supporting deliveries for a leading confectionary manufacturer.

You will work a 4 on 4 off pattern with night shifts 18:00–06:00, performing safe deliveries, completing paperwork, and adhering to health and safety standards. A valid C+E licence, DCPC and tachograph cards are required.