Hgv Class 1 Driver

Culina Logistics; Tilbury; Presencial; GBP 35 000 - 53 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Premiums

Nil Infringement Bonus

Driver of the month

Refer a friend £600

HAPI benefits platform

Resumo da oferta

Culina Logistics in Tilbury is hiring professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our Chilled operations and deliver to key retail customers across the UK.

Permanent, full-time roles with varied shift patterns; base salaries £35,499.30 or £44,252.37, with earnings potential up to £52,680 with overtime and premiums.

Qualificações

• Valid C+E licence held
• DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards current
• Minimum 3 months HGV Class 1 driving experience required
• No more than 6 points with no DD/DR convictions
• Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive

Responsabilidades

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support trunking operations for night shifts when required.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Maintain professional behaviour and customer service at all times.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards and tachograph rules

Conhecimentos

Safe driving

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Formação académica

C+E Licence

DCPC & Tachograph cards

Minimum 3 months Class 1 experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Logistics team in Tilbury, 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 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 start times:

• 00:00 – 03:00
• 01:00 – 04:00
• 02:00 – 5:00
• 12:00 – 15:00
• 14:00 – 17:00
• 17:00 – 20:00

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

• 4 on 4 off - £35499.30 basic salary
• 5 on 3 off - £44252.37 basic salary

Our HGV Drivers have strong earning potential, with shift allowances premiums and the opportunity for overtime, drivers have the potential to earn up £52680 with OTE.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres
• Drivers interested in Night shift will predominately be supporting our trunking operation to Culina Sites
• No Cage work or Tipping
• 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.
• No Planned Night Outs

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 3 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience required
• 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

On top of a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed hours, our drivers also have the opportunity to boost their earning potential through a range of additional premiums and rewards, including:

• Premiums:
  • £1,000/year for working every Saturday or Sunday
  • £2,000/year if you work both
  • £10 per shift (starts between 12:00–19:59)
  • £15 per shift (starts between 20:00–03:59)
  • Compensation pay after 11 hours
• Extra cash:
  • £100 annual "Nil Infringement" Bonus
  • Safe Drive Bonus
  • Overtime rates available for those wanting extra days
  • Driver of the month award
  • Potential to be entered in to the Microlise Driver Of The Year Awards to win great prizes
  • Refer a friend and get £600

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

All drivers get access to our HAPI benefits platform, including:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym, wellbeing & eyecare discounts
• Everyday shopping discounts
• Aviva Digicare Workplace
• Free Will writing
• Long service awards
• Learning & development opportunities
• Colleague recognition & Employee of the Month

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,