HGV Class 1 Driver

Stobart; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days paid Holiday

Uniform and PPE paid for

DCPC training reimbursement

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service 2x salary

Job summary

Stobart, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster to support the General Haulage operation across the region. The role offers Day and Night shifts with start times around early morning or afternoon, and a focus on safe driving and excellent customer service.

Shifts are full-time with various pay rates across Mon-Fri, weekends, and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence with Class 1 driving experience.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards up to date.
• No more than 6 points and clean driving record.
• Understanding of drivers hours and WTD rules.
• Able to perform vehicle checks and report defects.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with curtainside trailers, to distribution centres and stores.
• Load/unload cages where required and assist with occasional store deliveries.
• Role may involve manual handling, drops/swaps and general trunking.
• Complete all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintain high levels of safety, compliance and professionalism.
• Work closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to Drivers hours, WTD and tachograph legislation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safety-conscious driving

Team collaboration

Education

C+E Licence (Class 1)

Tools

DCPC & Tachograph cards

Job description

Company Description

Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UKs best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster to support our General Haulage operation, completing store and RDC deliveries across the region. 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 we have Days and Night shifts available

Shifts typically start between 02:00 and 07:00 for Days and 13:00 - 23:0 for Nights. We offer flexibility in shift patterns, so if these start dates and times dont quite suit your availability, let us know what youre looking for, well do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Pay Rates:

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from£15.15 to £18.96 per hour, depending on shift giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

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

On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance

Driver Responsibilities:

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages
• This role can involve manual handling, drop and swaps and general trunking
• 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 Drivers 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.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobarta 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 dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

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 youre 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.

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