About the job
Join our dynamic team as an HGV Class 1 Driver at Great Bear, part of the Culina Group. Enjoy a flexible shift pattern, working any 5 days from a 7-day week with an attractive hourly rate of £15.49. Additionally, receive an extra £1.50 per hour for every hour worked on Saturdays and Sundays, along with another £1.50 for hours worked between 18:00 and 03:59, across all nights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Optimize all routes while ensuring compliance with WTD and drivers’ hours legislation.
- Control equipment through training and adherence to sign-in/sign-out procedures, ensuring legal compliance.
- Secure all pallets/loads using load straps effectively.
- Communicate efficiently with the Transport team and other depots.
- Ensure timely delivery and collection windows are adhered to, with proper documentation signed and uploaded using the in-cab tablet.
- Provide the admin team with completed timesheets and delivery paperwork at the end of your shift and report any equipment defects.
- Notify any potential failures or changes to the original delivery plan.
- Liaise with delivery staff to identify discrepancies before proceeding to the next delivery/collection.
- Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Work with the driver training & development team to maximize fuel efficiency and improve driving standards.
- Maintain vehicle and trailer cleanliness to uphold the company's corporate image.

