HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is hiring permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for Tesco Dirft Central Distribution Centre, Daventry, on a General Haulage operation. Roles are full time with day and night shifts, 5 from 7, and occasional weekends.

You will deliver across the region, uphold safety and excellent customer service, and work closely with the transport team. Pay ranges from £15.15 to £18.96 per hour depending on shift, plus meal and night-out allowances, with bank holidays at the top rate.

Qualifications

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers
• Experience driving HGV Class 1 preferred
• Commitment to safety and compliance

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Collect from Stores to load out to Factories and DCs
• Assist with loading/unloading as needed
• Complete vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintain safety, compliance and professionalism
• Coordinate with transport team for smooth operations
• Adhere to Drivers’ hours and tachograph rules

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Dependable delivery

Job description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us working from Tesco Dirft Central Distribution Centre in Daventry on our General Haulage operation, completing store and RDC deliveries across the region. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis.

Days (Between 00:00-02:00 starts)available working any 5 days from 7.

Nights (between 16:00 – 19:00 starts) available working any 5 days from 7.

Weekend work may be required depending on demand.

Pay Rates:

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £15.15 to £18.96 per hour, depending on shift – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

• Mon-Fri Days – £15.15per hour
• Mon-Fri Night Shift – £16.35 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift – £18.15 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift – £18.65per hour
• Bank Holidays – £18.96 per hour.

On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance, and £25 per night out tax-free allowance (if applicable)

Driver Responsibilities:

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Collections from Stores to load out to Factories and Distribution Centres
• Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver’s hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

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