Hgv Class 1 Driver (5On2Off Nights)

Great Bear; Harwell; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness – Employee Assistance Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Zusammenfassung

Great Bear is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Banbury team, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide in a 24/7 operation.

You will carry out safe, professional palletised deliveries, complete paperwork and PODs, and report delays or issues promptly. Night shifts with a 5 on/2 off rota (5:00pm–4:00am); weekly pay £942.90 based on 52.5 hours.

Qualifikationen

• Valid C+E licence held for HGV Class 1 driving.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD/DR convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive.

Aufgaben

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries as needed.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies to Transport team on shift.
• Complete daily paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.

Kenntnisse

Valid C+E Licence

Excellent communication

On-site health and safety

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

We're looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team in Banbury, supporting deliveries for key customers.

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.

Salary available:

• Night Rate: £17.96 per hour (£15.96 + £2.00 night premium)
• Weekly Pay: £942.90 gross (52.5 hours)

Shift pattern available:

• Night shifts: 5:00pm to 4:00am
• 5 on, 2 off rota
• Typically working Monday to Friday

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.
• 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 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; we welcome new pass drivers to apply.
• 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're 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 agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x 2 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 day, 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!