Class 1 HGV Driver: UK Refrigerated Deliveries + Training

Culina Group; South Witham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Chilled & Fresh team in Spalding, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK. This permanent, full-time role focuses on safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

You will operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, manage paperwork including PODs, and work within the Transport team to report delays, comply with driver hours, tachograph rules and health

Qualifications

• Hold a valid C+E Licence and be eligible to drive Class 1 vehicles.
• Recent experience driving heavy goods vehicles (Class 1) is preferred.
• No more than 6 points on your licence; no DD/DR convictions.
• Hold current DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Understand and comply with driver’s hours and Working Time Directive (WTD).
• Able to perform vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Follow on-site health and safety requirements and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles for nationwide palletised goods deliveries.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to Transport Office.
• Report delays, delivery issues, or load discrepancies to Transport team at shift start.
• Maintain vehicle temperature checks and daily checks; take responsibility for unit and trailer.
• Adhere to company procedures and uphold customer service and professional standards.

Skills

C+E Licence

Class 1 Driving Experience

No more than 6 points

DCPC & Tachograph cards

Driver hours/WTD knowledge

Excellent communication

Job description

Culina Group is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Chilled & Fresh team in Spalding, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK. This permanent, full-time role focuses on safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

You will operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, manage paperwork including PODs, and work within the Transport team to report delays, comply with driver hours, tachograph rules and health