HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; 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

Everyday shopping discounts

Long service awards

Learning & development opportunities

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Culina Logistics in Tilbury is hiring professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our chilled operation and deliver to key retail customers across the UK. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

You'll join a supportive transport team with flexible shift patterns (4 on 4 off or 5 on 3 off) and competitive pay including premiums and overtime potential up to £52,680 OTE.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence held with clean record.
• Current DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 3 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience.

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 during night shifts as required.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain accurate documentation and obtain PODs.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage driving time in line with Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.

Skills

C+E Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

HGV Class 1 driving

Job description

Company Description

Culina Logistics is the leading third party logistics business in the UK specialising in chilled warehousing, providing an excellent platform to food and drink manufacturers.

Company Description

Culina Logistics is the leading third party logistics business in the UK specialising in chilled warehousing, providing an excellent platform to food and drink manufacturers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

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 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

Qualifications

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.

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