HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Dunball; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday

Uniform & PPE

DCPC training

Life assurance

Death in service

Food discounts

Job summary

Culina Group, Stobart (part of Culina Group), is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at the Morrisons RDC, Bridgwater. This is a professional driving role offering secure, full-time employment with regular work.

We require a valid C+E licence, DCPC & Tachograph cards, and a commitment to safe, compliant driving. New Pass drivers are welcome; points limited to 6 with no DD/DR convictions.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid C+E Licence.
• Ideally 6+ months HGV Class 1 driving experience; New Pass Drivers considered.

Responsibilities

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores.
• Store collections and returns to Distribution Centres.
• Completing vehicle safety checks and associated paperwork.
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.
• Adhering to Drivers' Hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.
• Supporting operational requirements, including occasional loading and unloading.

Skills

HGV driving

Communication skills

Vehicle safety checks

Compliance knowledge

Tools

C+E Licence

DCPC & Tachograph

Job description

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a key role in supporting our transport operation, ensuring goods are delivered safely, professionally, and on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Store collections and returns to Distribution Centres
• Completing vehicle safety checks and associated paperwork
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service
• Adhering to Drivers' Hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation
• Supporting operational requirements, including occasional loading and unloading where required
• Trunking work available subject to operational requirements
  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!, 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.
  We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Morrisons RDC, Bridgwater. This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for secure, full-time employment with competitive rates of pay and regular work., 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, 2x 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 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.