HGV Class 1 Driver (5 in 7 Days)

Culinagroup1; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Eye care vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Discount platform

Job summary

Great Bear is seeking a professional Class 1 driver to join our UK operations in Lutterworth. You will carry out safe deliveries to customer premises and handle palletised general haulage to regional distribution centres, often through backdoor tipping.

You'll work any 5 in 7 days with start times from 12.00 am, earning a base salary of £43,144 per year plus shift supplements and overtime at £22.74 per hour. A valid C+E licence and Tachograph/card compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence required.
• 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards must be current.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Deliver palletised general haulage to Regional Distribution Centres, often via backdoor tip.
• Support occasional tipping or multi-drop deliveries as demand requires.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies to the Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned to Transport Office.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards; adhere to tachograph rules and regulations.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and customer service at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Tachograph card

Job description

Shift patterns available:

Any 5 in 7 Days, Start times from 12.00 am, 55 hours per week

Pay Rates:

£43,144 per annum, this includes shift supplements & Overtime paid at £22.74 per hour

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.

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:

• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4 % employee and 4 % employer.
• Life Assurance - x 2 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!