Oldham - Class 1 Driver

  • Full-time

Company Description

Do you want to work for the UK’s largest FMCG Provider?

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 recruiting casual LGV HGV Class 1 Drivers at our Great Bear site in Oldham.

Shifts: Any 5 from 7 days

Salary:  

£12.76 p/h

* Rate increase to £13.77 p/h as of 02/10/2022 *

Guaranteed Gross £37,592.10 per annum

OT £20.66 PH

Other great benefits include....

  • Gift vouchers for driver of the month.
  • 12 month bonus for zero infringements.
  • Prizes for the best performing drivers of the year. 
  • Drivers medicals paid up to £56 and annual CPC training provided. 

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
  • Shunting opportunity available  if required

Qualifications

  • Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
  • Current CPC and tacho card
  • 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:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • 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
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