HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina; Washington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance

Job summary

Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Washington is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for permanent, full-time roles delivering to key retail customers across the UK. You will be contributing to safe driving, reliable service and high customer standards, with support from a dedicated transport team.

Shift patterns include Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday with early start windows; pay ranges from £13.50 to £21.91 per hour, with overtime and subsistence allowances possible.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence preferred
• CPC qualification preferred or training provided

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to RDCs, Farms and Packhouses
• Report delays or issues to Transport team at shift start
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned
• Maintain high professional standards of behaviour and customer service

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Professional delivery

Time management

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver Full-time

Compensation: GBP 13.50 - GBP 21.91 - 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.

Job Description

We're looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Washington, 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.

Shift patterns available

• Sunday to Thursday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)
• Sunday to Thursday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00)
• Tuesday to Saturday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00)
• Friday to Monday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)

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

Pay rates range from £13.50 - £21.91 per hour depending on shift, plus opportunity for overtime and subsistence allowances

Qualifications

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• 'Safedrive' Scheme - we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
• 'Collision Free Year' awards and associated yearly prize draws
• Coveted 'Driver of the Year' accolade - highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as an employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers