We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Great Bear team at the Port Salford site in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for HGV Class 1 drivers who want a structured shift pattern, regular work and the chance to be part of a busy, established transport operation delivering to major retail distribution centres across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers and you’ll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.

Shift patterns-

• Monday – Friday Days
• Sunday-Wednesday Days
• Thursday-Saturday or Thursday-Sunday Days

Salary- £15.49ph plus £1.50ph extra for every Saturday and Sunday hour worked, plus £1.50ph extra for working between 18:00-03:59 x 7 nights a week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Optimising all routes and adherence of WTD and drivers’ hours legislation
• Controlling equipment through training received and sign in / sign out procedure, ensuring legal compliance
• Ensuring all pallets / loads are secured using loads straps
• Effectively communicating with the Transport team and other depots
• Ensuring retailer arrival and departure times, ensuring deliveries and collections are made within the specified windows and all delivery documentation / goods are signed for and uploaded using the in cab tablet.
• Providing the admin team at end of shift with a completed timesheet, completed delivery paperwork and advising of any equipment defects
• Communicating any potential failures or changes to the original plan
• Liaising with delivery staff to ensure any discrepancies on the delivery are identified before moving on to the next delivery / collection
• Ensuring all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported
• Working with the driver training & development team to maximise fuel MPG and continuous improvement of Microlise driving standards / techniques.
• Managing vehicle and trailer cleanliness ensuring that the company’s corporate image is maintained at all time