HGV Class 1 Driver- 4 on 4 off

  • Full-time

Company Description

Do you want to work for the UK’s largest FMCG Provider? Are you a time served driver or a new pass?

We can accommodate you, no matter how much or how little experience you have, we have opportunities for all.

Come and be part of a great team with a great culture, great colleague engagement and great opportunities, who live their company values every day. It really is a great place to work.

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 our contract at our Desborough depot.

 

Shifts: 4 on 4 off nights

Rates:

  • £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

 

    Job Description

    To deliver Company and Third Party products to specified locations and in accordance with the delivery schedule

    • 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:

    • Company uniform supplied
    • Onsite CPC training to keep all drivers current
    • No nights out unless unforeseen issues
    • Business will contribute up to £56 towards your medical for renewal of your vocational licence
    • 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!

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