Job Description

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!


We are now recruiting for a Sprinter Van Driver on a Full Time and Permanent position.

Shift: Monday-Friday - Various start times depending on volume.

Salary: 32,708 per annum.

Ensure a smooth transition when delivering third party products to specified locations and in accordance with the delivery schedule and legislative requirements. As a dedicated driver for a premium brand customer. The driver must deliver products, safely and efficiently to high end locations within set timeframe. Ensures proper handling and delivery of products and materials and deliver high standards of customer care. Adhering to client representation at all times.

Adhering to the signing in and out procedure, ensuring correct and thorough completion of paperwork. Arriving on time with a clean uniform Observing and adhering to all Company rules and procedures, including all aspects of Health, Safety and Hygiene. Developing and maintaining a good working knowledge of the customer. Maintaining a high standard of behaviour and appearance that upholds and enhances the Company image. May have to lift heavy products Effectively managing one's own Working Time in line with the Road Transport Directive. Ensuring completion of daily vehicle checks in line with Company procedure. Making deliveries to customers' premises, acting in a professional manner at all times. Immediately reporting any problems, regarding delivery arrival times or delays or discrepancies with the load, with Customer Services. Ensuring all Proof of Deliveries (POD's) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery. Ensuring regular communication with the Transport Office. Observing and adhering to site procedures at each delivery point. Ensuring that all POD's are signed and all required documentation i.e. timesheets is correctly completed. Ensuring correct completion of a defect report as and when required.

Qualifications

Adhering to the signing in and out procedure, ensuring correct and thorough completion of paperwork. Arriving on time with a clean uniform Observing and adhering to all Company rules and procedures, including all aspects of Health, Safety and Hygiene. Developing and maintaining a good working knowledge of the customer. Maintaining a high standard of behaviour and appearance that upholds and enhances the Company image. May have to lift heavy products Effectively managing one's own Working Time in line with the Road Transport Directive. Ensuring completion of daily vehicle checks in line with Company procedure. Making deliveries to customers' premises, acting in a professional manner at all times. Immediately reporting any problems, regarding delivery arrival times or delays or discrepancies with the load, with Customer Services. Ensuring all Proof of Deliveries (POD's) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery. Ensuring regular communication with the Transport Office. Observing and adhering to site procedures at each delivery point. Ensuring that all POD's are signed and all required documentation i.e. timesheets is correctly completed. Ensuring correct completion of a defect report as and when required.

Vehicle Kept Clean and tidy at all times

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!