HGV Class 1 Driver

Stobart; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 2,087,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Competitive hourly pay up to £18.96/hr

Day and Night shifts available

£5 meal allowance per shift

Modern fleet and equipment

Ongoing support and development

Job summary

Culina is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers for Wentworth Park, Barnsley. We offer competitive hourly pay, day and night shifts, and a £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift in a modern fleet.

Role involves general haulage, store collections, and occasional deliveries with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence with driving experience preferred.
• Hold a current DCPC & Tachograph card.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service focus.
• Ability to understand and follow Driver Hours Regulations and WTD.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to distribution centres and retail stores.
• Store collections for onward movement to distribution centres.
• Support a variety of transport operations including occasional store deliveries.
• Load and unload cages when required and perform vehicle checks.
• Travel in a modern fleet with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Excellent communication

Safety awareness

Education

C+E Licence

Job description

At Culina, we pride ourselves on our winning culture, creating an environment where colleagues are valued, challenged, and inspired to achieve their full potential. Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Wentworth Park, Barnsley.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for long-term career stability, competitive pay, and a variety of work.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly pay rates of up to £18.96 per hour
• Day and Night shifts available
• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Modern fleet and equipment
• Ongoing support and development opportunities.

Shift Patterns

Day Shifts

• Thursday to Monday
• Start times between 04:00 and 07:00

Night Shifts

• Any 5 days from 7
• Start times between 16:00 and 19:00

Weekend working forms part of these operations and flexibility is required to support customer demand.

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday Days: £15.15 per hour
• Monday to Friday Nights: £16.35 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday Days: £18.15 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday Nights: £18.65 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and retail stores
• Store collections for onward movement to Distribution Centres
• Supporting a variety of transport operations, including occasional store deliveries
• Loading and unloading cages when required
• Trunking work where operationally available
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and all relevant paperwork
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient service delivery
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, WTD, and Tachograph legislation

At Culina, we pride ourselves on our winning culture, creating an environment where colleagues are valued, challenged, and inspired to achieve their full potential. Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Wentworth Park, Barnsley.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for long-term career stability, competitive pay, and a variety of work.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Competitive hourly pay rates of up to £18.96 per hour
• Day and Night shifts available
• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Modern fleet and equipment
• Ongoing support and development opportunities.

Shift Patterns

Day Shifts

• Thursday to Monday
• Start times between 04:00 and 07:00

Night Shifts

• Any 5 days from 7
• Start times between 16:00 and 19:00

Weekend working forms part of these operations and flexibility is required to support customer demand.

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday Days: £15.15 per hour
• Monday to Friday Nights: £16.35 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday Days: £18.15 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday Nights: £18.65 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and retail stores
• Store collections for onward movement to Distribution Centres
• Supporting a variety of transport operations, including occasional store deliveries
• Loading and unloading cages when required
• Trunking work where operationally available
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and all relevant paperwork
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient service delivery
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, WTD, and Tachograph legislation

Job requirements

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Drivers 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.

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