HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Teynham; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Safe driver bonus

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Weekly pay

CPC training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Chilled & Fresh team in Teynham, delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This permanent, full-time role offers varied shifts with early starts, night outs, and trunking, and emphasizes safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Current DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• Newly qualified drivers will be considered with right attitude.
• No more than 6 points, no DD/DR convictions.
• Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, professional nationwide deliveries to customer premises.
• Roles include Night Outs, Trunking and local store deliveries.
• Deliver palletised goods to RDCs, Farms and Packhouses across the UK.
• Report delays, issues or load discrepancies to the Transport team.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Follow company health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage working time per Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects; maintain vehicle and trailer.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service at all times.

Skills

Safe driving

Excellent communication

Health & safety

On-site duties

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 15.84 - GBP 25.41 - 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

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

• Sun - Weds (02:00, 17:00 and 22:00 Starts)
• Thurs to Sat (17:00, 20:00 Starts)
• Thurs to Sun (22:00 Start)
• Sun to Weds (17:00, 22:00 Starts)
• Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat (02:00 Start)
• Mon, Thurs, Fri and Sat (06:00, 14:00 Start)

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

Pay rates

• Pay rates range from £15.84- £25.41per hour depending on shift, plus opportunity for overtime and subsistence allowance

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• We have a variety of roles available including Night Outs, Trunking,and local store deliveries.
• 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

What we're looking for:

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• Newly qualified drivers will be considered if you show the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD or DR code convictions.
• Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

Additional Information

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Potential to earn £1,300 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient driving
• Fully funded Healthcare cash plan value up to £605
• Life Assurance – Equal to 3 times your basic salary
• Reward & Recognition Schemes in Place monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
• Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £750 of high street vouchers
• Operating a highly specified, modern vehicle fleet
• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• Weekly Paid (Every Friday)
• Penson Scheme 4.5% Employer Contribution & 4.5% Employee Contribution
• Retail Discounts via our online platform
• Handheld tablets for pre vehicle checks and manifests
• Culina Group discounts and benefits included