HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,707,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days paid Holiday

Uniform and PPE fully paid

DCPC training fully paid

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service

Job summary

Culina Group (Stobart) at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our busy General Haulage operation. Join a team that values safety, customer service, and high standards delivered daily.

You will perform store and RDC deliveries across the region, with day or night shifts and some weekend work. We offer modern equipment, a structured onboarding, and a supportive transport team to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence and ideally 6+ months HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR convictions
• Current valid DCPC & Tachographs
• Understand Driver's hours and WTD legislation
• Carry out vehicle checks and report defects
• On-site health and safety compliance
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Delivering toDistribution Centres and retail stores across the region
• Supporting store delivery work, including loading/unloading of cages
• Complete trunking routes, drop and swaps, and general haulage assignments
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and relevant paperwork
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, and Tachograph legislation

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Safety-conscious driving

Job description

We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster, supporting our busy General Haulage operation. This role involves completing store and RDC deliveries across the region and is ideal for professional drivers who take pride in safe driving, excellent customer service, and delivering high standards every day. Whether you're looking for day shifts or night shifts, we offer a variety of working patterns to suit your lifestyle. Some weekend working may be required as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering to Distribution Centres and retail stores across the region
• Supporting store delivery work, including occasional loading and unloading of cages
• Completing trunking routes, drop and swaps, and general haulage assignments
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and completing all relevant paperwork
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
• Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, 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.

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.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Permanent, full-time employment

• Competitive pay rates of up to £18.65 per hour
• Day and Night shifts available
• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
• Stable, long-term employment with a leading logistics operation
• Supportive transport team and structured driver onboarding

Shift Start Times

• Day Shifts: Start times typically between 02:00 and 07:00
• Night Shifts: Flexible start times available across the evening and overnight period

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday: £15.15 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday: £18.15 per hour
• Monday to Friday: £16.35 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday: £18.65 per hour

Additional Payments

• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
• Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour, 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.

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.