HGV Class 1 Driver – 24/7 Days/Nights, Permanent

Culina; Desborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Eye care vouchers

Rewards & recognition

Employee discounts

Job summary

Culina in Desborough, UK, is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a permanent, full-time role in a 24/7 operation delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

Join a leading independent supply chain partner offering competitive pay (£20 per hour nights, £16.19 per hour days) with shift supplements and overtime, plus a range of benefits for long-serving colleagues.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence and DCPC/tachograph cards.
• 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/DR convictions.
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries.
• Occasional Night out may be required.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Follow health and safety, hygiene standards.
• Manage working time per Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report faults.
• Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks.
• Maintain high standard of behaviour and customer service.

Skills

HGV driving

Communication

Safety compliance

Vehicle checks

Hours of service

Tachograph rules

Health & safety

Job description

Culina in Desborough, UK, is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a permanent, full-time role in a 24/7 operation delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

Join a leading independent supply chain partner offering competitive pay (£20 per hour nights, £16.19 per hour days) with shift supplements and overtime, plus a range of benefits for long-serving colleagues.