HGV LGV Class 1 Driver - £250 On boarding bonus
- Full-time
Company Description
Great Bear is an award-winning 3rd Party UK business of Ambient products, providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.
We are currently looking for both experienced and newly qualified professional HGV C+E Drivers on permanent basis for a new contract at our Desborough depot.
This is a great opportunity with the potential to earn up to £45,000 per annum Days or £48,000 working on a 4 on 4 off Shift pattern either Days or Nights
Shifts: 4 on 4 off days or 4 on 4 off nights
Rates:
- £14.50 per hour - Days
- £15.50 per hour - Night
- Overtime = £18.55 per hour – Days after completing weekly contractual hours
- Overtime = £19.55 per hour - Nights after completing weekly contractual hours
- Incentive pay for any additional shifts
£250 on boarding bonus paid if you join in December
Job Description
- Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
- Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
- Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
- Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
- Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
- Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
- Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
- Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
- Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
- Any other duties as reasonably required
Qualifications
- Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
- Current CPC
- Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline
Additional Information
In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:
- No night out unless unforeseen issues
- Fixed start times between 04:00 – 06:00 and 16:00 – 18:00
- On site CPC training to keep all drivers current
- Business will contribute up to £56 towards your medical for renewal of your vocational licence
- Company Uniform provided
- 20 days holiday inclusive all bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
- Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
- Health cash plans: Hospital, dental and optical
- Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!