About this role
Company Description
Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Permanent HGV Driver!
Are you looking for a secure, long-term driving career—not the uncertainty of agency work? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!
What We Offer:
- Permanent Contract – Stability you can count on.
- Guaranteed Hours – No last-minute cancellations.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits.
- A supportive team that values YOU.
We are looking for Class 1 Drivers to join our team in Wigan on a Full time and permanent position.
Job Description
Shift Patterns and Start times:
- 4ON 4OFF Days - 04:00am-08:00am start window.
Salary/Hourly Rates:
- £14.12 per hour.
More about the role:
- Driving DAF vehicles (23 plates).
- Average shift length of 12 hours.
- Overtime is paid at x 1.3 of the hourly rate.
- Your main loads will include cardboard.
- Routes will differ each day, meaning no two days will be the same.
- You may be required to support the Wider Culina Network.
Qualifications
Full C+E, CPC and Tacho Card - Essential.
Minimum of 6 months Class 1 experience - Essential.
No more than 6 points on your Licence - Essential.
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 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!
Other facts
About Culina Group
Great Bear are a leading private 3rd party Logistics company business formed in 1994 providing Dedicated and Shared user Warehousing and Distribution solutions across many sectors for International FMCG blue chip clients.
On 1st March 2016 the formation of the largest Independent UK logistics Group Great Bear was acquired by Culina Logistics, part of Muller Group.
The UK business has 5,000 employees, and manages over 7.5million sq. ft million sq. ft. of warehousing across 50 locations and operates a joint fleet of over 600 mixed large to medium modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.
We have built a reputation within the industry fostering long-term relationships on the core principal of customer service excellence.
Great Bear collaborate closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of their requirements, both operationally and strategically; this along with a passion for development and innovation ensures Great Bear and Culina Group remain at the forefront of our industry, leading to long term partnerships.
The Company has substantial and proven start-up and change management expertise, having managed large scale warehouse design and build and network change projects for our customers.
Our customer retention is unparalleled within the industry – to find out more please call or email
www.greatbear.co.uk
Great Business' with Great Brands choose Great Bear.
For more information contact Michael Pepper Development Manager Great Bear Distribution Ltd
Tel +44 01829 772200
Email: [email protected]
www.greatbear.co.uk
Post: Stellar House, Barbour Square, Tattenhall, Chester,England CH3 9RF
What you'll do
- The HGV Driver will be responsible for driving DAF vehicles, handling loads primarily consisting of cardboard, and supporting the Wider Culina Network as needed. The role involves varying routes each day and an average shift length of 12 hours.
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