Company 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 with 6 months experience based at our Great Bear site in Minworth. 

Job Description

Shift:

Monday-Friday 18:00pm-06:00am.

Salary:

£41,769 per annum.

Your job duties will include but not limited to the following. 

Delivering Palletised General Haulage goods nationwide.Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperworkObserve and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygieneMaintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport departmentMaintain a high standard of behaviour and appearanceEffectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport DirectiveAdhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all timesEnsure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedureResponsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checksMake deliveries to customers’ premises, acting in a professional manner at all times

QualificationsMinimum of 6 months Class 1 experience. Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.Excellent attention to detailAbility to work without direct supervisionAdaptable and methodical approach to work/ trainingConscientious and reliableProfessional and approachable

Additional Information

As 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 5% employee and 3% 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!