HGV Class 1 Driver

Culinagroup1; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym, wellbeing & eyecare discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Culina Logistics in Tilbury is seeking professional HGV Class 1 drivers to join our team, delivering chilled goods to key retail customers across the UK.

We offer 4 on 4 off or 5 on 3 off shift patterns with various start times, plus overtime and premiums that boost earnings. You'll carry out safe nationwide deliveries, complete paperwork, and stay compliant with tachograph rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive legislation
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Report delays or load discrepancies to Transport team at shift start.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Communication skills

Education

DCPC

Digital Tachograph cards

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.

Shift patterns available

• 4 on 4 off Shifts (Start times between 00:00 - 03:00, 14:00 - 17;00, 15:00 - 18:00 or 18:00 - 21:00)
• 5 on 3 off Shifts (Start times between 00:00 - 03:00, 14:00 - 17;00, 15:00 - 18:00 or 18:00 - 21:00)

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

What we're looking for

• 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.

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