HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Healthcare cash plan

Life Insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Employee shopping vouchers

Job summary

Culina is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Chilled & Fresh team in Westerleigh, Bristol, supporting Meat Processing and packaging operations and delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for drivers who value safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards. You’ll join a supportive transport team with strong safety and customer service expectations.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence is required.
• New Pass drivers considered.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR convictions.
• DCPC & Tachograph cards held.
• Understand and comply with drivers hours and WTD legislation.
• Carry out necessary vehicle checks and report defects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to RDCs, farms and packhouses as required.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain daily vehicle checks and temperature controls.
• Sign and return PODs to Transport Office after delivery.
• Meet fuel efficiency targets and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safe driving

Customer service

Job 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.

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

Monday to Friday Days!!!!

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Westerleigh - Bristol, supporting our Meat Processing and packaging 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-

• Monday to Friday 05:00 Starts

Salary- From £13.43 - £22.83 per hour depending on shift times.

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
• Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence
• Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• Culina Chilled & Fresh ‘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 Culina Chilled & Fresh Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as a Culina Chilled & Fresh employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

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