Night-Shift HGV Class 1 Driver – Permanent & 24/7

Culina Group Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness - EAP

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, seeks experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to join the Banbury team for a permanent, full-time role with a 24/7 operation and palletised deliveries nationwide.

Typical night shifts 5:00pm–4:00am, 5 on/2 off with Monday–Friday patterns. Valid C+E licence, DCPC, tachograph cards, and knowledge of Driver Hours are required. Excellent customer service and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers not accepted for this contract.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD or DR convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Tools

DCPC card

Tachograph card

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, seeks experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to join the Banbury team for a permanent, full-time role with a 24/7 operation and palletised deliveries nationwide.

Typical night shifts 5:00pm–4:00am, 5 on/2 off with Monday–Friday patterns. Valid C+E licence, DCPC, tachograph cards, and knowledge of Driver Hours are required. Excellent customer service and safety focus are essential.