HGV Class 1 Driver (4 on 4 off Nights)
About this role
We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team in Skelmersdale, supporting deliveries for key customers including a leading international chocolate and confectionery manufacturer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent, full-time driving role with a 24/7 operation, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.
If you take pride in safe driving, reliable service and professional customer delivery standards, we’d love to hear from you.
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off Nights, 6pm to 6am (40.25 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £15.35 per hour, plus:
• £1.00 per hour 4 on 4 off shift supplement • £1.25 per hour night shift allowance • Overtime paid at 30% extra of the hourly rate
Potential earnings: Up to £17.60 per hour on standard night shifts.
What you’ll be doing
• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises. • Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, with most deliveries completed as backdoor tip. • Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries depending on customer demand. • Occasional Night out may be required • Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and communicate any delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly. • Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office. • Follow company rules and procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards. • Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and adhere to tachograph rules and regulations. • Complete daily vehicle checks in line with company procedure and report defects correctly. • Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required. • Maintain a high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.
What we’re looking for
• Valid C+E Licence. • Minimum 12 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; unfortunately, we cannot accept new pass drivers for this contract • OR drivers who wish to consider transitioning from Class 2 to Class 1 • No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD or DR code convictions. • Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards. • Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive legislation. • Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly. • Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements. • Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.