HGV Driver - Nights

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 1 Driver, where you will play a crucial role in delivering excellence. This position offers a structured schedule from Monday to Friday, ensuring you have a work-life balance. You will be responsible for adhering to health and safety regulations while maintaining high standards of behavior. With a strong commitment to employee development, this organization provides a supportive environment that encourages growth and recognizes hard work. If you are ready to elevate your career in logistics and be part of a winning team, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Life Assurance x2 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the month/year recognition

Retailer discounts for everyday savings

Qualifications

• Must have Full C+E Entitlement along with CPC & Tacho Card.
• Experience driving Class 1 vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Report to the transport office and ensure delivery paperwork is completed.
• Make deliveries professionally and manage time according to regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Full C+E Entitlement

CPC & Tacho Card

Experience of Driving Class 1 vehicles

Job description

Salary: £14.50 per hour (£13.50 basic + £1 per hour shift allowance)

Job Description

Shift: Monday-Friday 14:00pm onwards

• Report to the transport office 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 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
• 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
• Observe and adhere to site procedures at each delivery point
• Ensure correct completion of a defect report as and when required
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

• Full C+E Entitlement along with CPC & Tacho Card.
• Experience of Driving Class 1 vehicles.
• No more than 6 points no DD/ DR Code convictions
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills

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.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 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 - x 2 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 day, 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!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!