About the job
Join our dynamic team as an HGV Driver with Great Bear in Manchester! We offer a flexible shift pattern of 3 days from 7, allowing you to balance work and life effectively.
Salary: £15.49 per hour, with an additional £1.50 for each hour worked on Saturdays and Sundays, plus £1.50 extra for any hours worked between 18:00 and 03:59, available every night of the week.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Optimize routes while adhering to Working Time Directive (WTD) and drivers’ hours legislation.
- Control equipment through thorough training and compliance with sign in/out procedures.
- Secure all pallets and loads with appropriate load straps.
- Communicate effectively with the Transport team and other depots.
- Ensure timely arrivals and departures at retailers, completing all necessary documentation and using the in-cab tablet for uploads.
- Provide the admin team with completed timesheets, delivery paperwork, and updates on any equipment defects at the end of each shift.
- Notify of any potential failures or changes to delivery plans.
- Liaise with delivery staff to address discrepancies before proceeding to the next delivery or collection.
- Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
- Collaborate 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.

