HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Modern fleet

Development opportunities

Job stability

Job summary

Culina Group in Wentworth Park, Barnsley, is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term career stability with a modern fleet and a variety of work, including day and night shifts.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver you will handle curtainside haulage to distribution centres and stores, perform safety checks, and maintain compliance with driver hours regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 license and tachograph knowledge.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• General haulage 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.
• Trunking work where available.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and relevant paperwork.
• Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and professionalism.
• Work with transport team to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Comply with Driver Hours Regulations, WTD and Tachograph legislation.

Skills

HGV Class 1

General haulage

Safety compliance

Driver hours regs

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

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