HGV Class 1 Driver (4 on 4 off Nights) **Internal Only**

Culina Group Limited; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Pension scheme 4% employee & 4%

Life Assurance 2x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Rewards & recognition

Retail discounts

Job summary

Great Bear is hiring experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a busy 24-hour transport operation at Minworth. This 4 on 4 off night shift role offers shifts from 18:00 to 06:00 with pay starting at £16.49 per hour plus overtime supplements and up to £2,000 yearly shift allowance.

You will deliver palletised loads, complete paperwork, and maintain safety and customer service standards while complying with tachograph and driver hours rules.

Qualifications

• Requires valid HGV Class 1 driving experience and a current C+E licence.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards are required.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive rules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, professional palletised loads to customer premises.
• Complete backdoor pallet deliveries and regional transfers.
• Support occasional tipping or multi-drop deliveries as needed.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays or load issues to the Transport team at shift start.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are returned.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and Road Transport Directive.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and customer service.

Skills

Professional driving

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Vehicle checks

Hours and tachograph compliance

Education

C+E Licence (UK)

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.

About our 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 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.

Shift patterns available

• 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.
• 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.

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 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 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!