Night Shift HGV Class 1 Driver - Permanent, Weekly Pay

Culina; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Insurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care

Recognition program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for Banbury. This permanent, full-time role supports a 24/7 operation delivering palletised goods to regional distribution centres nationwide.

Responsibilities include safe deliveries, accurate paperwork, and adherence to tachograph rules. On-site health and safety, excellent communication, and professional customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers welcome.
• No more than 6 points and no DD or DR convictions.
• Current valid 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.
• Report delays or load discrepancies to Transport team at shift start.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are signed.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain tachograph compliance and working time adherence.
• Run daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Take responsibility for unit and trailer, including temperature checks.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Driver’s Hours knowledge

Vehicle checks

Communication skills

Health and safety

Tools

DCPC card

Tachograph cards

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for Banbury. This permanent, full-time role supports a 24/7 operation delivering palletised goods to regional distribution centres nationwide.

Responsibilities include safe deliveries, accurate paperwork, and adherence to tachograph rules. On-site health and safety, excellent communication, and professional customer service are essential.