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

Culina Group Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness programme

Eye care vouchers

Rewards & recognition

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Banbury team. This permanent, full-time role involves night deliveries for our 24/7 operation, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

You will drive safely to customer premises, complete paperwork, report issues promptly, and adhere to tachograph and Working Time Directive rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers welcome.
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD or DR convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Backdoor tipping and multi-drop deliveries as required.
• Report delays or load discrepancies to the Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and tachograph rules.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks if needed.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, appearance and customer service.

Skills

Valid C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Licence points limit

DCPC & Tachograph

Driver Hours knowledge

Paperwork accuracy

Safety compliance

Clear communication

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Banbury team. This permanent, full-time role involves night deliveries for our 24/7 operation, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

You will drive safely to customer premises, complete paperwork, report issues promptly, and adhere to tachograph and Working Time Directive rules.