HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC training

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize (£500)

Healthcare cash plan

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Shopping vouchers

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is hiring HGV Class 1 Drivers for our Chilled & Fresh team in Westerleigh - Bristol. You will support meat processing and packaging operations, delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

We offer a permanent, full-time role with early starts (Mon-Fri 05:00). You must hold a C+E licence, a valid CPC and Tachograph cards, and have a good knowledge of driver hours and WTD legislation. Excellent communication and safe driving are expected.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence required.
• New pass drivers considered; Class 1 experience advantageous.
• No more than 6 points; no DD/DR convictions.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards held.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene rules and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of operations within the transport department.
• Manage your working time in line with Road Transport Directive (RTD).
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times; report defects.
• Sign and return PODs to Transport Office after delivery.

Skills

C+E Licence

Class 1 Driving Experience

Hours & WTD compliance

Communication skills

Job description

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 with 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 & Freshemployee equal to three times your basic salary
• - Competitive Pension Scheme
• - Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers