HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym, wellbeing & eyecare discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Colleague recognition & Employee of th

Job summary

Culina Logistics in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional HGV Class 1 Driver to deliver palletised goods for major brands, with modern kit and well‑planned routes.

You can earn up to £44,252 as base salary plus OTE up to £52,680 with shift premiums and incentive schemes; night shifts may bring higher premiums and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must hold LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) licence.
• Professional attitude and strong safety focus.
• Experience driving for UK routes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver palletised goods to regional RDCs.
• Collect palletised stock from local/regional suppliers.
• Regular trunking between Culina group sites.
• Minimal handball.
• Occasional nights out.

Skills

LGV C+E licence

Professional attitude & safety focus

Job description

Company Description

At Culina Logistics, we don’t just deliver chilled goods — we deliver secure careers, great earnings, and real recognition. As a major force in the UK food and drink supply chain, we’re proud to offer our drivers stability, premium pay, and the respect they deserve.

If you’re a professional HGV Class 1 Driver looking for modern kit, well‑planned routes, and rewards that genuinely add up, this could be the role for you.

Job Description

What You’ll Earn

• Up to £44,252 basic salary (subject to shift pattern)
• OTE up to £52,680 (shift premiums & incentives)
• Shift premiums:
  • £10 per shift (starts 12:00–19:59)
  • £15 per shift (starts 20:00–03:59)
• Weekend premiums:
  • £1,030/year for Saturdays or Sundays
  • £2,060/year for both
• Compensation paid after 11 hours
• Night out allowance
• Overtime available if you can work extra shifts

The Role

You’ll be driving modern vehicles, delivering for some of the UK’s best‑known brands:

• Delivering palletised goods to regional RDCs
• Collecting palletised stock from local and regional suppliers
• Regular trunking between Culina group sites
• Minimal handball
• Occasional nights out

Shift patterns available: 5 ON 3 OFF, 4ON 4OFF— days or nights, giving you better work‑life balance.

Extra Rewards & Recognition

• Annual Nil Infringement Bonus
• Safe Drive Bonus
• Colleague of the Month awards
• Entry into the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards
• Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) licence
• A professional attitude and strong focus on safety

Additional Information

Benefits That Go the Extra Mile

All drivers have access to our HAPI benefits platform, including:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym, wellbeing & eyecare discounts
• Everyday shopping discounts
• Aviva Digicare Workplace
• Free Will writing
• Long service awards
• Learning & development opportunities
• Colleague recognition & Employee of the Month

Join a company that values its drivers as much as its customers.