Job 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.

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 agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe 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!