HGV Class 1 Driver in Skelmersdale

HGV Class 1 Driver in Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale Full-Time 14.98 - 14.98 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Great Bear

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive modern Scania vehicles, delivering goods safely and on time.
  • Company: Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, values a supportive and inclusive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, wellness support, and employee discounts.
  • Other info: Opportunities for personal development in a dynamic logistics environment.
  • Why this job: Join a thriving team where your contributions are valued and recognised.
  • Qualifications: Must have 6 months driving experience and relevant certifications.

The predicted salary is between 14.98 - 14.98 £ per hour.

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

What We Offer:

  • Permanent Contract– Stability you can count on.
  • A supportive team that values YOU.

We are looking for Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Great Bear Skelmersdale on a Full time and Permanent position.

Job Description

Join our team and get behind the wheel of a modern, well‑maintained fleet of Scania vehicles, delivering excellence every day. You'll be carrying out deliveries to RDCs and retail stores as part of the Mondelez contract, ensuring products reach their destinations safely and on schedule. While this is primarily a driving role, you may occasionally be required to assist with loading and unloading.

Shift: 4ON 4OFF Nights - 18:00pm start - The start and finish time may differ due to business demands.

Salary: £14.98 per hour + £1.25 per hour Night rate.

Qualifications

  • 6 months experience for this position is essential.
  • A positive attitude and commitment to safety.
  • A Full C+E, CPC and Tacho Card.
  • No more than 6 points.
  • Understand and able to comply with Driver's hours and WTD legislation.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
  • Life Assurance – x2 your annual salary.
  • Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
  • Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
  • Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
Great Bear

Contact Details:

Great Bear Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HGV Class 1 Driver in Skelmersdale

Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Safety Compliance
Teamwork