Class 1 Driver - Containers

Culina Group; Bellshill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers for their Rail operation. This role involves transporting curtain sided containers across the UK, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. You'll receive comprehensive training and enjoy a supportive work environment that values employee development and recognition. The company offers a full-time contract with competitive pay rates, including meal allowances, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. Join a team where your contributions are valued, and help drive success in a thriving logistics sector.

Benefits

28 Days Paid Holiday

Fully Paid Uniform and PPE

Life Assurance

Death in Service Benefit

Discounts at Truck Stops

Length of Service Recognition

Access to Reward Me Now App

Discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience required.
• Must hold valid HGV 1/C+E Licence and DCPC.

Responsibilities

• Move curtain sided containers in and out of rail terminals.
• Load and unload containers at customer sites.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving

Communication Skills

Vehicle Safety Checks

Education

Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence

DCPC Certification

Tacho Card

Job description

Are you looking for a job that offers a Full-time contract, stability, security and recognition?

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) operation.

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.

Shifts on Rail Operation:

• Monday-Friday 08:00am.
• Tuesday-Saturday 06:00am.
• Monday-Friday 18:00pm.
• Friday-Sunday 18:00pm-20:00pm start window.
• Sunday-Thursday 20:00pm.

Salary:

• Mon-Fri Days - £13.50 per hour (including Meal allowance)
• Mon-Fri Night Shift - £14.90 per hour (including Meal allowance)
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £17.00 per hour (including Meal allowance)
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £17.50 per hour (including Meal allowance)
• Bank Holidays - £17.81 per hour (including Meal allowance)

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