Permanent HGV Class 1 Driver – Night Shifts & Regional Deliveries

Culina Group Limited; Blyth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Pension scheme 4% employee 4% employer

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Eye care vouchers

Retail discounts

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for our Worksop site in a 24/7 operation, delivering to regional distribution centres nationwide. You will ensure safe, professional deliveries and support occasional multi‑drop work.

Shift patterns are Mon–Fri nights, start around 15:00, with flexible 5 from 7 patterns. Requirements: valid C+E licence, DCPC and Tachograph, and 6 months’ HGV Class 1 experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid C+E licence.
• Minimum 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers not accepted.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards are required.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.
• 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 backdoor tip.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi‑drop deliveries depending on customer demand.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly to Transport team.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and Road Transport Directive.
• Maintain high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Points limit 6

DCPC

Tachograph

Hours Directive

Vehicle checks

Health & safety

Communication skills

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for our Worksop site in a 24/7 operation, delivering to regional distribution centres nationwide. You will ensure safe, professional deliveries and support occasional multi‑drop work.

Shift patterns are Mon–Fri nights, start around 15:00, with flexible 5 from 7 patterns. Requirements: valid C+E licence, DCPC and Tachograph, and 6 months’ HGV Class 1 experience.