Hgv Class 1 Driver (4 On 4 Off Nights) *Internal Only*

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

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 on a 4 on 4 off working pattern. The operation runs around the clock, so we are looking for drivers who can be flexible with start times and are confident working in a fast-paced transport environment.

If you take pride in safe driving, reliable service and professional customer delivery standards, we’d love to hear from you.

• 4 on 4 off Nights between 18:00 - 06:00

We have increased our pay rates, with hourly rates now starting at £16.49 plus shift supplements for overtime. We also offer a shift allowance of up to £2000 Per annum for working between 18:00 - 06:00

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

• 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 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 agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% 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!