HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Great Bear; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Wellness Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition rewards

Retail discounts

Job summary

Great Bear in Desborough (Culina Group) seeks experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a permanent, full-time role within a 24/7 operation delivering palletised goods nationwide. Night shift rates include enhanced pay and overtime options.

Shift patterns available: Mon–Fri Nights and 4 on 4 off Nights, with pay of £20–£21 per hour and overtime paid at the hourly rate plus 30%. You will carry out safe deliveries, complete paperwork, and adhere to tachograph rules.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD/DR convictions.
• Current DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and a professional approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HGV driving

Safe driving

Customer service

Job description

Company Description

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!

Job Description

We have increased our pay rates, with our basic night rates now ranging from£20 - £21 per hour, depending on shift plus overtime giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

Were looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team in Desborough, 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, wed love to hear from you.

Shift patterns available:

• Monday to Friday Nights
• 4 on 4 off Nights

Pay Rates:

• Monday to Friday Nights - £20 per hour
• 4on4off - £21 per hour

Overtime paid at hourly rate plus 30%

What youll 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.

Qualifications

What were looking for

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; unfortunately, we cannot accept new pass drivers for this contract.
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD or DR code convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Drivers 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 Beara 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 28days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 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 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!