HGV Class 1 Driver (Monday - Friday nights)

Culinagroup1; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Wellness program

Eye care

Recognition program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great Bear in Skelmersdale is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for permanent, night-shift work (Mon-Fri, 6pm–5am), delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide and occasionally assisting with tipping or multi-drop runs.

Pay starts at £15.35 per hour plus £1.25 night allowance. Overtime paid at 1.5x. Some shifts offer up to £16.60 per hour. Requirements: valid C+E licence, DCPC and Tachograph cards, and knowledge of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive.

Qualifications

• 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD/DR convictions.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards are required.
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support occasional tipping or multi-drop deliveries as needed.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays or issues to Transport team at shift start.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Customer service

Hours regulations

Vehicle checks

Tachograph knowledge

Job description

We're looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team in Skelmersdale, supporting deliveries for key customers including a leading international chocolate and confectionery manufacturer.

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 Pattern: Monday to Friday Nights, 6pm to 5am (52.5 hours per week)

Pay Rate: £15.35 per hour, plus:

£1.25 per hour night shift allowance

Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate

Potential earnings: Up to £16.60 per hour on standard night shifts.

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:

• Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% 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!