Hgv Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Swanley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday incl. bank hols

Uniform and PPE provided

DCPC training and reimbursement

Life assurance from day 1

Death in service, 2x basic salary

Discounts at Truck Stops

Loyalty bonus every 5 years

Access to wellbeing and discount apps

Job summary

Culina Group is hiring permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join our Sittingbourne operation supporting general haulage. The role offers full-time, permanent employment with flexible shift patterns across days and nights.

Overtime opportunities boost earnings, with pay rates ranging from 17.37 to 33.87 per hour plus 1.5x overtime after 45 hours. We value safety, reliability and excellent customer service in our transport team.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence with up to 6 points and no DD/DR convictions.
• DCPC & Tachograph cards held.
• Understand driver’s hours and WTD legislation.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores.
• Well planned multi-drop deliveries within a 125 mile radius.
• Carry out all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Adhere to Driver’s hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.
• Maintain high levels of safety, compliance and professionalism.

Skills

Safe driving

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Hours and WTD compliance

Education

C+E Licence

DCPC & Tachograph cards

Job description

Job Description

Increase Your Earnings with Overtime Rates of Up to £33.87 Per Hour – Available Regularly for Those Looking to Maximise Their Take-Home Pay!

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at Morrisons RDC in Sittingbourne 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:

We offer flexibility in shift patterns, let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Pay Rates:

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £17.37 to £33.87 per hour, depending on shift and overtime – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

• Mon - Fri Day Shift - £17.37 per hour
• Mon-Fri Night Shift - £20.84 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £19.11 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £22.58
• Bank Holidays - £18.96 per hour.

Overtime paid at 1.5x your base hourly rate after 45 hours worked per week, giving you the opportunity to earn up to £33.87 per hour. If you're looking to boost your take-home pay, regular overtime opportunities are available.

Driver Responsibilities:

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Well planned multi-drop deliveries within a 125 mile radius
• No requirement for Manual Handling
• Trunking Opportunities available depending on availability
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.

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 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 HGV Driver 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.