HGV Driver

Great Bear is an award-winning 3rd Party UK business of Ambient products, providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

Shift Pattern:
Monday-Friday

Start times available: 06:30am-08:30am, 08:30am-10:30am, 13:00pm-15:00pm

• Report to the Transport Shift Manager at the start of shift
• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• 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
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Make deliveries to customers’ premises, acting in a professional manner at all times
• Immediately report any problems regarding delivery arrival times, delays or discrepancies with loads
• Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
• Ensure regular communication with the Transport Office
• Observe and adhere to site procedures at each delivery point
• Ensure correct completion of a defect report as and when required
• Any other duties as reasonably required
• Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business

• Possession of LGV Class C+E Licence and valid DCPC
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Adaptable and methodical approach to work/training
• Conscientious and reliable
• Professional and approachable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
  
  Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines
• Ability to work using own initiative or as part of a team
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours

• Competitive holidays
• Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
• Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
• Health cash plans:
  Hospital, dental and optical
• Training and development with career progression opportunities and many more