HGV Class 1 Driver- Nights| Permanent Full-Time Opportunities
Start Times: 13:00 - 17:00
Available Shift Patterns: Thursday - Monday
Salary: £17.04 per hour , plus a £1.50 per hour uplift for weekend shifts and £1.50 per hour for hours between 6pm & 4am. Overtime is paid at 1.3x the hourly rate for all hours over 50 hours per week.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
- Complete 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.
- Occasional Night out may be required
- 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.
- Taking responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
- Maintaining a high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.
Job requirements
- Valid C+E License.
- Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred;
- No more than 6 points on your license and no DD or DR code convictions.
- Current valid UK Driver CPC qualification card and Digital 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.
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Locations
HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Great Bear
At Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at our Deeside site, where every employee is valued and empowered to drive continuous improvement. With a strong focus on personal development and a culture that celebrates success, we offer comprehensive learning programmes and a range of benefits, ensuring that you can thrive both professionally and personally in your role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer.