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!

Job Description

Shift: Monday-Friday - 04:00am-10:00am start window. 

Salary: £13.50 per hour.

Report to the transport office at the start of shiftEnsure correct and thorough completion of paperworkObserve and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygieneMaintain 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 procedureMake deliveries to customers’ premises, acting in a professional manner at all timesImmediately report any problems regarding delivery arrival times, delays or discrepancies with loadsEnsure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after deliveryEnsure regular communication with the Transport OfficeObserve and adhere to site procedures at each delivery pointEnsure correct completion of a defect report as and when requiredAny other duties as reasonably required

QualificationsFull C+E Entitlement along with CPC & Tacho Card.Experience of Driving Class 1 vehicles. No more than 6 points no DD/ DR Code convictionsUnderstand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislationAble to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctlyShould comply with on-site health and safety requirementsExcellent communication skills

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 - Competitive holiday entitlement.Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.Life Assurance -  x 2 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!