Night-Shift HGV Class 1 Driver – High Pay & Benefits

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme 5% employee / 3% boss

Life Assurance x2 salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Discounts on retail goods

Job summary

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for night shifts Monday to Friday at Minworth. Join a 24-hour transport operation supporting a leading confectionery manufacturer and deliver palletised loads to regional DCs with backdoor tip duties.

Role requires valid C+E licence and 12 months of experience, plus DCPC and tachograph cards. Expect 18:00–05:00 hours, on-site health and safety standards, and occasional night out.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Minimum 12 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD/DR convictions.
• Current DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, often backdoor tip.
• Occasional Night out may be required.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly to Transport.
• Complete paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards and tachograph rules.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks when required.
• Maintain professional customer service at all times.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

DCPC card

Tachograph card

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for night shifts Monday to Friday at Minworth. Join a 24-hour transport operation supporting a leading confectionery manufacturer and deliver palletised loads to regional DCs with backdoor tip duties.

Role requires valid C+E licence and 12 months of experience, plus DCPC and tachograph cards. Expect 18:00–05:00 hours, on-site health and safety standards, and occasional night out.