HGV Class 1 Driver (Days)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is offering a permanent, full-time HGV Class 1 driving role in Lutterworth. You will perform palletised deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide and occasional backdoor tip work, with possible night-outs.

Shift patterns include 5 in 7, starting around 12:00 am, 55 hours per week. The role requires a valid C+E licence, 12 months of Class 1 experience, a clean licence (no more than 6 points) and DCPC/Tachograph cards.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers not accepted.
• Current DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, including backdoor tip.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries as required.
• Maintain daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene standards and tachograph rules.

Skills

Valid C+E licence

Excellent communication

Knowledge of HGV hours rules

Job description

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

• 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.
• Valid C+E Licence.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; unfortunately, we cannot accept new pass drivers for this contract
• 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.

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.

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!

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.

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, 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.

Benefits:

• 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!