HGV Driver

Culina Group Limited; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition

Job summary

Great Bear is hiring Class 1 Drivers to operate from its Lutterworth site on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves deliveries to customer premises, adherence to tachograph rules and health and safety procedures, and working a 4-on/4-off day shift.

The ideal candidate will hold an LGV Class C+E Licence with CPC and a valid Tacho card, plus at least 6 months’ Class 1 experience and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience of Class 1 is essential.
• Possession of LGV Class C+E Licence, CPC and valid Tacho card.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Adaptable and methodical approach to work/ training.
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers' hours

Responsibilities

• Report to the Transport Coordinator at the start of shift.
• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork.
• Observe and adhere to company rules, health, safety and hygiene.
• Maintain knowledge of transport department operations.
• Manage own working time per Road Transport Directive.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and tachograph compliance.
• Make deliveries to customers' premises and obtain PODs.
• Communicate with Transport Office / Customer Services.
• Adhere to site procedures at delivery points.
• Raise defect reports when required and monitor fuel efficiency targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work without supervision

Communication skills

Conscientious and reliable

Adaptable and methodical

Work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Tools

LGV Class C+E Licence

CPC

Tacho card

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!

We are now recruiting for Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Great Bear in Lutterworth on a full time and permanent basis.

Shift: 4ON 4OFF Days

Salary: £38,359 per annum.

Job Description

The role will include but not limited to the following:

• Report to the Transport Coordinator at the start of shift
• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Maintain a high standard of behaviour and appearance
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Make deliveries to customers' premises, acting in a professional manner at all times
• Immediately report any problems regarding delivery arrival times, delays or discrepancies with loads
• Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
• Ensure regular communication with the Transport Office / Customer Services
• Observe and adhere to site procedures at each delivery point
• Ensure correct completion of a defect report as and when required.
• Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business

Qualifications

• 6 months experience of Class 1 is essential for this position.
• Possession of LGV Class C+E Licence, CPC and valid Tacho card.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Adaptable and methodical approach to work/ training
• Conscientious and reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers' hours

Additional Information

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 - Competitive holiday entitlement.
• 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!