HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; Spalding; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme – extra £1000/year

Collision Free Year awards

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for our Chilled & Fresh unit in Spalding. You will support our nationwide deliveries to key retail customers, ensuring safe handling and on-time service. The role offers security as a full-time position with a focus on consistent, safe driving and customer service.

We value reliable, professional drivers who adhere to hours, vehicle checks, and company procedures. Attractive benefits and ongoing CPC training are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR convictions.
• Current DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Able to understand driver hours and Working Time Directive (WTD).
• New Pass Drivers considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, professional shipments to customer premises across the UK.
• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles to maintain product integrity.
• Complete nationwide deliveries to RDCs, Farms and Packhouses.
• Report delays or load issues to Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards and maintain vehicle checks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safety conscious

Tools

DCPC

Tacho cards

Job description

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

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

• - Saturday-Tuesday Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
• - 4on4off- Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
• - Saturday- Start time Tuesday 23:00pm-01:00am
• - 4on4off Start time 23:00pm-01:00am
• - Sunday-Wednesday Start time 01:00am-02:00am
• - 4on4off- Start time 01:00am-02:00am

Tramping

• - Friday-Monday Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
• - 4on4off- Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
• - 4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am

Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph

What you'll be doing:

• - Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• - Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles
• - 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.

Qualifications

• - You should hold a valid C+E Licence
• - Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however 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.
• - Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• - 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