HGV Class 1 Driver – Nights/Days, Overtime & Benefits

Great Bear; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for Desborough and surrounding areas. You will deliver palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide on a 24/7 operation, with options for nights or days and occasional night outs.

Shifts include Mon–Fri Nights, Mon–Fri Days, or 4on4off Days. Pay rates are Nights £20/hr and Days £16.19/hr, with supplements and overtime at 30%. Valid C+E licence and 12 months experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers not accepted.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD/DR convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, with most deliveries as backdoor tip.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries based on demand.
• Report delays or load discrepancies promptly.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and sign off PODs.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Good communication

Safety conscious

Tachograph rules understanding

Tools

DCPC cards

Tachograph cards

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for Desborough and surrounding areas. You will deliver palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide on a 24/7 operation, with options for nights or days and occasional night outs.

Shifts include Mon–Fri Nights, Mon–Fri Days, or 4on4off Days. Pay rates are Nights £20/hr and Days £16.19/hr, with supplements and overtime at 30%. Valid C+E licence and 12 months experience preferred.