Culina Group
HGV Class 1 Driver
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Company Description
Culina Logistics is the leading third party logistics business in the UK specialising in chilled warehousing, providing an excellent platform to food and drink manufacturers.
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
Ready to Hit the Road with a Winning Team?
At Culina Logistics, we don’t just move chilled goods, we move careers forward. We’re a powerhouse in the UK’s food and drink supply chain, and we’re looking for Class 1 drivers who want more than just a job. If you’re reliable, professional, and ready to be part of something bigger, this is your moment.
This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You’ll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.
💰 Salary: £43,452 basic + shift premiums + bonuses
Shift Patterns:
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We know flexibility matters. That’s why we offer a 5 on 3 off shift pattern:
- Start windows currently available
- 15:00-18:00
- 21:00-00:00
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Delivering palletised goods to regional distribution centres across England and Wales
- Collecting palletised stock from local/regional suppliers
- Trucking stock to and from other Culina group sites
- Driving for top-tier clients with limited handball
- Occasionally sleeping overnight in a vehicle (with generous allowances)
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- Valid C+E Licence.
- Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
- Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
- Newly qualified drivers will be considered if you show the right attitude and willingness to learn.
- No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD or DR code convictions.
- Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
- Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
- Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.
Additional Information
On top of a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed hours, our drivers also have the opportunity to boost their earning potential through a range of additional premiums and rewards, including:
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Premiums:
- £1,000/year for working every Saturday or Sunday
- £2,000/year if you work both
- £10 per shift (starts between 12:00–19:59)
- £15 per shift (starts between 20:00–03:59)
- Compensation pay after 11 hours
- Night out allowance
Extra cash:
- £100 annual “Nil Infringement” Bonus
- Safe Drive Bonus
- Overtime rates available for those wanting extra days
- Driver of the month award
- Potential to be entered into the Microlise Driver Of The Year Awards to win great prizes
- Refer a friend and get £600
In addition to the above you will also receive the following benefits through our HAPI benefits platform.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Refer a Friend schemes.
- Long service awards.
- Cycle to work schemes.
- Employee of the Month.
- Eyecare Discounts.
- Pension scheme.
- Every day discounts.
- Life Assurance.
- Gym and wellbeing discounts.
- Colleague recognition.
- Aviva Digicare Workplace.
- Free Will writing.
- Learning and development opportunities.
Compensation:
- Up to GBP 43452 - yearly
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