HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Portsmouth; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize

Healthcare cash plan

Life Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Culina is recruiting dependable HGV Class 1 drivers for our Poole team in the UK. We value attitude and willingness to learn, and we offer training to successful applicants. You will operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering to distribution centres, farms, and packhouses across the UK.

Shifts run Nights 22:00; 4 on 4 off, with flexible 3-hour start windows depending on volume. Rates vary by time, with enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and overtime after 10 hours.

Qualifikationen

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence.
• Current CPC.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload to meet set deadline.

Aufgaben

• Complete paperwork accurately.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene rules.
• Maintain knowledge of transport department operations.
• Manage working time in line with Road Transport Directive.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and temperature controls.
• Obtain PODs and return to Transport Office after delivery.
• Support fuel efficiency targets set by the business.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Working under pressure

Prioritising workload

Ausbildung

LGV Class 1 Licence

CPC

Jobbeschreibung

• Compensation: GBP 16.91 - GBP 21.98 - 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

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver, or newly qualified and ready to begin your driving career? We are recruiting dependable drivers to join our team in Poole. Experience is welcome but not essential—we are happy to invest in drivers who have the right attitude, are willing to learn and are committed to completing the required training.

In your role as a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be operating refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.

Shift Pattern - 22:00 Nights - 4 on 4 off

Due to the nature of the products being delivered, our drivers will have 3 hour start windows to ensure they are flexible depending on volume

Pay rates

You’ll be paid for the hours you work, with a minimum payment of 10 hours per shift. Enhanced rates apply for night hours, Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime is paid after 10 hours.

• Monday to Friday 04:00 - 20:00 - £16.91 per hour
• Monday to Friday 20:00 - 04:00 - £20.29 per hour
• Saturday 04:00 - 20:00 - £19.45 per hour
• Saturday 20:00 - 04:00 - £21.14 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday04:00 - 20:00 - £20.29 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday 20:00 - 04: 00 - £21.98 per hour

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
• Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

Additional Information

Please be aware Driving Assessments will be held out of our Portsmouth Depot so drivers must be able to attend assessments in Hilsea, Porstmouth

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• ‘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 anemployee equal to three times your basic salary
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers