HGV Class 1 Driver (4 on 4 off)

Culina; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Night premium

Pension

Holiday entitlement

CPC training

Job summary

Culina is recruiting for our Rugby operation in the Chilled & Fresh division. We are offering a permanent, full-time role for experienced Class 1 drivers with a basic salary up to £38,596.29, plus bonus, overtime and night premium.

This is a stable, growing logistics business serving major bakery brands across the UK, with full company backing and ongoing training. You will carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises, complete checks, loads and paperwork, and work with single or

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence.
• Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Experience in chilled distribution desirable.
• Minimum 6–12 months HGV Class 1 experience; interview candidates with less experience.
• Professional, reliable and safety‑focused approach.
• Ability to communicate with multiple teams via different interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, professional deliveries across the UK.
• Collect from distribution centres, cash and carry sites and customer locations.
• Complete vehicle checks and follow all legal and compliance requirements.
• Secure loads and complete paperwork and electronic updates.
• Work with single and double deck trailers.
• Carry self-tipping and loading‑related activity where required.
• Represent Warrens and Culina Group professionally at customer sites.
• Meet 4 hour start windows to ensure flexibilities to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

HGV driving

Safety-focused

Team communication

Reliability

Job description

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

Rugby | Basic Salary up to £38,596.29| Permanent, Full-Time

Additional earning potential including Bonus + Overtime + Night Premium

We’re recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our growing Rugby operation supporting some of the UK's leading bakery brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable business offering guaranteed & competitive earnings. Warrens is a growing name in the baked goods logistics sector, supporting major customers across the UK. As part of Culina Group, you’ll be joining a stable, established business with the backing, training and development opportunities of one of the UK’s leading logistics organisations.

Salary and shift:

• 4 on 4 off Days
• 4 on 4 off Nights

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Collecting and delivering to distribution centres, cash and carry sites and customer locations
• Completing vehicle checks and following all legal and compliance requirements
• Securing loads and completing required paperwork and electronic updates
• Working with both single deck and double deck trailers
• Carrying self-tipping and loading‑related activity where required
• Representing Warrens and Culina Group professionally at customer sites
• 4 hour start windows to ensure flexibilities to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence
• Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
• Previous HGV driving experience within chilled distribution would be advantageous
• Ideally will need a minimum of 6-12 months HGV Class 1 experience, we will consider interviewing Drivers with less experience.
• A professional, reliable and safety‑focused approach
• Confidence working with varied delivery points, tight yards and customer site procedures
• Willingness to complete manual elements of the role, including self‑tipping where needed
• A positive can‑do attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service
• Ability to communicate with multiple teams via different interfaces

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time employment with a leading logistics business
• Competitive basic salary paid fortnightly
• Non contractual bonus available, subject to eligibility
• Additional payments for qualifying hours, £1.50 per hour supplement during applicable times
• Pension, holiday entitlement and wider employee benefits
• CPC support and ongoing training
• Opportunity to join a growing operation supporting major blue‑chip customers

Join a growing operation, secure guaranteed earnings and become part of a professional driver team at Culina Chilled & Fresh.

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:Competitive holidays, life assurance, pension scheme, health cash plans: hospital, dental and optical and MANY MORE