HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank

Uniform and PPE provided

DCPC training and reimbursement

Life assurance from Day 1

Discounts at Truck Stops

Reward & recognition schemes

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace access

Discounted Gym memberships

Job summary

Stobart is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster for general haulage. You will handle store deliveries and RDC runs across the region, with a focus on safe driving and dependable delivery standards.

Shifts include Days and Nights, typically starting between 02:00 and 07:00 for days and 13:00–23:00 for nights. We offer flexible patterns to suit availability and preferences.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence (C+E) required or in progress.
• Ideally 6+ months experience; new passes considered.
• No more than 6 points; DCPC and Tachograph cards held.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores.
• Support general work including occasional store deliveries and load/unload of cages.
• Manual handling, drops/swaps and trunking as required.
• Complete vehicle checks and keep proper documentation.
• Maintain high safety, compliance and professionalism; work with transport team.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster to support 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 and we have Days and Night shifts available

Shifts typically start between 02:00 and 07:00 for Days and 13:00 - 23:00 for Nights. We offer flexibility in shift patterns, so if these start dates and times don’t quite suit your availability, let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

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 - £15.15 per hour


• Mon-Fri Nights - £16.35 per hour


• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.15 per hour


• Saturday and Sunday Nights - £18.65 per 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

Driver Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores


• Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages


• This role can involve manual handling, drop and swaps and general trunking


• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 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.