HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Culinagroup1; Blyth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 20 days

Pension scheme - 4% employee and 4% 4%

Life Assurance - x2 annual salary

Eye Care Vouchers

Wellness - 24/7 Employee Assistance

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Great Bear is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Worksop site on a permanent, full-time basis. This 24/7 operation delivers goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide and values safe, reliable service and professional customer delivery standards.

Shift patterns are any 5 from 7, Monday to Friday nights with start times around 15:00. The role includes a night shift allowance and requires compliance with tachograph rules and paperwork accuracy.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries as required.
• Occasional Night out may be required.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

C+E Licence

Night shift awareness

Professional communication

Safety conscious

Tools

DCPC Card

Tachograph Card

Job description

We're looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team at our site in Worksop. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent, full-time driving role with a 24/7 operation, delivering 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:

Monday to Friday Nights (Start times between 14:00 - 19:00, ideal start time around 15:00)

Our Shift patterns are working any 5 from 7 and we offer flexibility in shift patterns and start times so if you are looking for weekend work or different start times, let us know what you're looking for, we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Salary: £16.91 per hour (this includes a £1.75 per hour Night Shift allowance)

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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!