Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Canterbury, Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers for a dynamic role involving the delivery of non-refrigerated goods. This position offers flexible shift patterns, competitive pay rates, and a commitment to employee development within a thriving logistics environment. The company prides itself on inclusivity and recognizes the hard work of its employees with various benefits, including paid holidays, training reimbursements, and health support. If you're looking for a rewarding driving role that values your contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Fully paid uniform and PPE

Paid DCPC training

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service benefit

25% discount at Truck Stops

Length of Service Recognition Scheme

Access to Reward Me Now app

Access to Aviva DigiCare+

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting non-refrigerated baked goods.
• General haulage for various customers.

Skills

Class 1 driving experience

HGV 1/C+E Licence

Driver’s hours compliance

Vehicle checks and defect reporting

Job 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.

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

The role is based at the Rugby Truck Stop on Watling Street and involves delivering and collecting to RDCs for non-refrigerated baked goods, along with general haulage for customers such as Cemex, CGE, and Britvic. This role may involve manual handling, drop and swaps, and general trunking.

Shifts: Days and Nights available:

Various shifts are available, including but not limited to:

• Monday-Friday Days
• Friday-Tuesday Days and Nights
• Sunday-Thursday Days and Nights
• Thursday-Monday Days
• Tuesday-Saturday Days
• Wednesday-Sunday Days and Nights

Other shift patterns can be considered; please advise.

• Mon-Fri Days - £15.00/hour (including meal allowance and tier payment)
• Mon-Fri Night Shift - £16.30/hour (including meal allowance and tier payment)
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.00/hour (including meal allowance and tier payment)
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £18.50/hour (including meal allowance and tier payment)
• Bank Holidays - £18.81/hour (including meal allowance and tier payment)

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of Class 1 experience required
• Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card
• No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD/DR convictions
• Understanding and ability to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation
• Ability to carry out vehicle checks and report defects correctly
• Compliance with on-site health and safety requirements

Additional Information

We are committed to making Stobart a great place to work. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse organization, dedicated to employee development and recognizing success for hardworking performers.

Our learning and development programs are available to all employees, offering opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a team-oriented culture.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days paid holiday including Bank Holidays, with an additional 6 days after 5 years of 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 £100
• Life assurance from Day 1
• Death in service benefit—2x basic salary after 12 months, for pension scheme members
• 25% discount at our Truck Stops
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme—£250 after every five years of service
• Access to the Reward Me Now app with deals at over 120 brands
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, offering Digital GP, mental health support, and annual health checks