Permanent Class 1 HGV Driver – 4 on 4 off, 24/7

Great Bear; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bear is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team in the UK, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide as part of a 24/7 operation. The role requires safety-focused driving, professional customer service and accurate paperwork.

Shift patterns include 4 on 4 off Days with start times from 12:00 am, totaling about 40.25 hours per week. Overtime is paid at £27.96 per hour, with potential occasional night outs and adherence to tachograph rules.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence and driving experience required.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards must be current.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD/DR convictions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries as needed.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays or load discrepancies to Transport team at shift start.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Customer service

Paperwork reporting

Education

C+E Licence

DCPC Card

Tachograph Card

Job description

Great Bear is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team in the UK, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide as part of a 24/7 operation. The role requires safety-focused driving, professional customer service and accurate paperwork.

Shift patterns include 4 on 4 off Days with start times from 12:00 am, totaling about 40.25 hours per week. Overtime is paid at £27.96 per hour, with potential occasional night outs and adherence to tachograph rules.