HGV Class 1 Drivers

Full-time£15.96 per hourAdditional £2.00 per hour for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00amEffective night rate of £17.96 per hourOvertime paid at 1.3x rate after 52.5 hours workedGuaranteed 10.5 hours pay per shiftGreat 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 in Banbury, supporting deliveries for key customers.This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent, full-time driving role with a 24/7 operation, delivering palletised 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 availableNight shifts: 5:00pm to 4:00am5 on, 2 off rotaTypically working Monday to FridayWhat you’ll be doingCarry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.Complete palletised 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.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.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 6 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 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...