Class 1 Driver – Nights

Job title:

Class 1 Driver – Nights

Company

Culina Group

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you’re valued, challenged, and inspired!We are now recruiting for Class 1 Drivers on Nights to join our team at Great Bear Lutterworth MP1 on a Full time and permanent position.Job DescriptionShift: 5 from 7 Days – Will need to include at least 1 weekend day – Please be advised there will be a 2 hour start window.Salary: £42,298 per annum plus £3,000 per annum Nightshift premium.Overtime: £22.19 per hour across all shifts after 55 hours worked.

• Maintain a high standard of behaviour and appearance
• 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
• Make deliveries to customers’ premises, acting in a professional manner at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience is essential for this role.
• Full C+E Entitlement along with CPC & Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Please be advised that you may come into contact with Alcohol.

Additional InformationAs part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance – x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Expected salary

£42298 per year

Location

Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Job date

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:26:02 GMT

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