HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Siddick; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Job summary

Culina Group in the Cumbria area is seeking permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to collect loaded trailers from customer sites and deliver to warehouses across Cumbria. The role emphasizes safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. Shifts are Friday to Monday Days 05:00-07:00.

Pay ranges from £14.60 to £18.41 per hour depending on shift, plus a £5 per shift meal allowance. Bank holidays paid at the top rate; trailers are pre‑loaded at customer sites and docks

Qualifications

• Experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with transport regulations.
• Strong customer service and reliable delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Collect loaded trailers and deliver to warehouses in Cumbria.
• Inspect vehicles and complete required checks and paperwork.
• Maintain safe driving practices and comply with driving hours/tachographs.
• Coordinate with transport team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

HGV Driving

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Professionalism

Job description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join supporting our operation in the Cumbria area, supporting collecting loaded trailers from a customer site and delivering to warehouses around Cumbria area. 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, Shift Pattern for this role is as below:

• Friday to Monday Days 05:00-07:00

Pay Rates:

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £14.60 to £18.41 per hour, depending on shift – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

• Mon-Fri Days – £14.60 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift – £17.60 per hour
• Bank Holidays – £18.41 per hour.

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

Driver Responsibilities:

• Collection of loaded trailers and delivery to Warehouse, requirement to Tip and drop trailers
• Trailers are Pre‑loaded at customer sites
• Collection from docks for delivery to customer sites
• 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.

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