HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)

Uniform & PPE provided

DCPC training reimbursed

Life assurance from day one

Death in service 2x salary after 12m

Discounts at Truck Stops

Reward Me Now app access

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace access

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Culina’s Stobart division is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver based in Barnsley to undertake general haulage using curtainside trailers to distribution centres and retail stores. You will perform store collections and support various transport operations while upholding safety and compliance.

The role requires a valid C+E licence, ideally with at least 6 months of Class 1 experience, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and vehicle checks.
• Understand and comply with Driver Hours Regulations and Tachograph rules.

Responsibilities

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and retail stores.
• Store collections for onward movement to Distribution Centres.
• Support transport operations including occasional store deliveries.
• Load and unload cages as required.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and related paperwork.
• Maintain high safety, compliance and professionalism standards.
• Collaborate with transport team for efficient service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

C+E Licence

Job description

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
  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 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.
  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.
• 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 HGV 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.