HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Northampton; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Uniform and PPE provided

DCPC training covered

Life assurance from day 1

Death in service, 2x salary

Discount at Truck Stops

Length of service recognition £250/5y

Reward Me Now app

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Culina is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join our Northampton operations. This full-time role offers shifts across days and nights, with pay rates per hour ranging from £15.15 to £18.96 depending on the shift, including weekends and bank holidays.

You’ll drive Curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores with a focus on safety and reliability. Ideal candidates hold a valid C+E licence, have up to 6 points, and possess DCPC and tachograph cards.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence and a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR convictions.
• DCPC & Tachograph cards must be held.
• Must understand driver hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to carry out vehicle safety checks and report defects correctly.
• Must comply with on-site health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores.
• Well planned multi-drop deliveries.
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to Driver’s hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

New Pass Friendly

Safety compliance

Vehicle checks

WTD compliance

Job description

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 Transport Logistics division– as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at Morrisons RDC in Northampton to support our General Haulage Operations. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis and have a variety of shift patterns available working any from 5 from 7 across Days and Nights:

Pay Rates:

• Mon - Fri Day Shift - £15.15 per hour
• Mon-Fri Night Shift - £16.35 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.15 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £18.65
• Bank Holidays - £18.96 per hour.

Driver Responsibilities:

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Well planned multi-drop deliveries
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, 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.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Transport 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.

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 HGVDriver 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.