Class 1 Container Driver

Culina Group; Rugby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their dynamic team in Rugby. This role involves operating both rail and bulk mixer operations, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of goods across the UK. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and inclusive organization. Enjoy competitive pay rates, comprehensive training, and a range of perks designed to reward your hard work and dedication. If you are passionate about logistics and driving, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 Days Paid Holiday

Fully Paid Uniform and PPE

Life Assurance from Day 1

Death in Service Benefit

25% Discount off Food at Truck Stops

Length of Service Recognition Scheme

Access to Reward Me Now App

Access to Aviva DigiCare+

Discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• 6 months Class 1 experience required.
• Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card necessary.

Responsibilities

• Moving curtain sided containers in and out of rail terminals.
• Loading liquid yeast and trunking tankers between locations.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving

Communication Skills

Vehicle Safety Checks

Education

HGV 1/C+E Licence

DCPC & Tacho Card

Job description

Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best-known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

Eddie Stobart are now looking to recruit HGV Class 1 Drivers to work on their Rail (Containers) and Bulk Mixer (Tanker) operation in Rugby.

Job Description

The Rail work is a container operation and will involve moving curtain sided containers in and out of ESL rail terminals throughout the UK. It will also include loading and unloading at our customer sites. Skeletal trailer training and curtain sided box training will be provided.

The Bulk Mixer operation uses bulk tankers and will involve loading liquid yeast from Felixstowe and moving tankers up to Rugby and Carlisle. The role will mainly consist of running down to Felixstowe to load and back to Rugby and will include trunking the tankers between Rugby and Carlisle.

Shifts on Rail Operation:

• Monday-Friday Days / Nights.
• Sunday-Thursday Days.

Shifts on Bulk Mixer Operation:

• Sunday-Thursday.
• Monday-Friday Nights.

Salary:

• Mon-Fri Days - £14.50 per hour
• Mon-Fri Night Shift - £15.90 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.00 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £18.50 per hour
• Bank Holidays - £18.81 per hour

Qualifications

• You will need 6 months Class 1 experience.
• You should hold a valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points on your Licence with no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart 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:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service).
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots.
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory LGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.