Hgv Class 1 Driver

Culina; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme – extra £1,000/year

Collision Free Year rewards

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance (3x basic salary)

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee recognition schemes – monthly

Job summary

Culina is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join the Washington-based Chilled & Fresh team, serving key UK retailers. This permanent, full-time role covers RDCs, Farms, and Packhouses with multiple shift patterns. Emphasis is on safe driving, reliable service, and high professional standards.

Flexible shift options are available; overtime and subsistence allowances may apply. Competitive benefits and a supportive transport team framework underpin a stable career path as you contribute

Qualifications

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• We have a variety of roles including Night Outs, Trunking, Scotland Return Runs and local store deliveries.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• We have a variety of roles available including Night Outs, Trunking, Scotland Return Runs and local store deliveries.
• 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Dependable delivery

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Washington, 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 available

• Sunday to Thursday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)
• Tuesday to Saturday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00, 04:00 - 08:00, 14:00 - 18:00)
• Thursday to Monday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00, 04:00 - 08:00, 12:00 - 16:00)
• Friday to Monday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00, 08:00 - 12:00)
• Friday to Tuesday (Start Window 04:00 - 08:00_)

We offer flexibility in shift patterns and other shift patterns can be considered, let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Pay rates

• Pay rates range from £13.50 - £21.91 per hour depending on shift, plus opportunity for overtime and subsistence allowances

Qualifications

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• We have a variety of roles available including Night Outs, Trunking, Scotland Return Runs and local store deliveries.
• 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.

Additional Information

• 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
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers