Class 1 Driver - Containers

Culina Group; Canterbury, Rugby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a skilled driver for rail and bulk mixer operations. The role involves transporting goods across the UK with various shifts available. Candidates should possess a valid HGV licence and safety compliance knowledge. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including paid holidays and training reimbursements.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Fully paid uniform and PPE

Reimbursement for DCPC training

Life assurance from Day 1

Food discounts at Truck Stops

Length of Service Recognition Scheme

Access to exclusive deals via Reward Me Now app

Free access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace services

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months Class 1 experience.
• Ability to perform vehicle safety checks and report defects.

Responsibilities

• Moving curtain-sided containers in and out of ESL rail terminals.
• Loading and unloading at customer sites.

Skills

Compliance with health and safety requirements

Understanding of Driver’s hours and WTD legislation

Education

Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence

DCPC

Tacho Card

Job description

Job Description

The Rail work involves moving curtain-sided containers in and out of ESL rail terminals across the UK, including loading and unloading at customer sites. Skeletal trailer training and curtain-sided box training will be provided.

The Bulk Mixer operation uses bulk tankers to load liquid yeast from Felixstowe and transport to Rugby and Carlisle, mainly involving trunking tankers between these locations.

Shifts on Rail Operation:

• Monday-Friday Days from 06:00am / Nights from 18:00pm.
• Sunday-Thursday Days from 06:00am.

Shifts on Bulk Mixer Operation:

• Sunday-Thursday from 06:00am.
• Monday-Friday Nights from 18:00pm.
• Pay rates vary by shift:
  • Day shifts (Mon-Fri): £15.00/hr
  • Night shifts (Mon-Fri): £16.30/hr
  • Weekend Day shifts (Sat & Sun): £18.00/hr
  • Weekend Night shifts (Sat & Sun): £18.50/hr
  • Bank Holidays: £18.81/hr

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months Class 1 experience.
• Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC, and Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points on your Licence, with no DD/DR convictions.
• Understanding of Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Ability to perform vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Compliance with health and safety requirements on-site.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace and supporting employee development. Our benefits include:

• 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays), with 6 additional days after 5 years.
• Fully paid uniform and PPE.
• Reimbursement for DCPC training, medical, and eye tests up to £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service benefit: 2x salary after 12 months.
• Food discounts at Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme: £250 per 5 years.
• Access to exclusive deals via Reward Me Now app.
• Free access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace services.