HGV Class 1 Driver

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! We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team at our Port Salford site in Manchester, This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent, full-time driving role with a 24/7 operation, delivering goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.If you take pride in safe driving, reliable service and professional customer delivery standards, we’d love to hear from you.Shift patterns availableWe offer a range of shift patterns to suit different lifestyles, with a preference for drivers who can work one of the following:Any 5 days from 7 (including weekend availability)Monday to Friday DaysWednesday to Saturday DaysShift DetailsAverage shift length of 12 hoursStart times between 00:00 and 06:00Consistent work patterns with regular hours availableThis is a fantastic opportunity for professional drivers looking for stable, ongoing work with a variety of shift options to fit their schedule.SalaryWe have increased our pay rates, with hourly rates now starting at £17.04 plus shift supplements and overtime paid at hourly rate plus 30%What you’ll be doingCarry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.Complete general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution CentresReport 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.Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.Maintain a high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times. What we’re looking forValid C+E Licence.Minimum 12 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; unfortunately, we cannot accept new pass drivers for this contract.No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD or DR code convictions.Current valid DCPC and 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. 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 s...