HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Newport; Remote; GBP 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year

Healthcare cash plan

Free life insurance

Vouchers

Zusammenfassung

Culina is hiring professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for our Chilled & Fresh team in Spalding to support deliveries to key retail customers across the UK.

This permanent, full-time role focuses on RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries with safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards at the core. Join a supportive transport team that values professionalism and on-time performance.

Qualifikationen

• Valid C+E licence and clean driving record.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards held as required.
• Understanding of drivers hours and WTD regulations.

Aufgaben

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles.
• Complete nationwide deliveries to RDCs, Farms and Packhouses.
• Report delays or issues to Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork and sign PODs accurately.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage working time in line with regulations and tachograph rules.

Kenntnisse

Safe driving

Customer service

Ausbildung

C+E Licence

DCPC & Tachograph cards

No more than 6 points / no DD/DR convictions

Jobbeschreibung

• Compensation: GBP 14.72 - GBP 20.73 - hourly

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division - from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

We're looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Spalding, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You'll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.

Shift Patterns-

Tramping-

• 4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses
• Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
• Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
• Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence
• Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however 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.

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• 'Safedrive' Scheme - we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
• 'Collision Free Year' awards and associated yearly prize draws
• Coveted 'Driver of the Year' accolade - highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as an employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers