HGV Class 1 Driver (4 on 4 off Days)

Culina Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,870 - 26,119; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days paid Holiday

Fully paid Uniform and PPE

Life assurance from Day 1

Access to the Reward Me Now app

Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for our General Haulage operation at Unilever in Leeds. The role offers competitive pay rates from £15.15 to £18.96 per hour depending on shifts. Candidates must possess a valid C+E licence and have at least 6 months of driving experience. You'll be responsible for general haulage tasks while adhering to safety regulations.

We pride ourselves on creating a positive workplace culture, offering benefits such as 28 days paid holiday, life assurance, and comprehensive training programs.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence with a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores.
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving experience

Understanding of Driver’s hours

Compliance with health and safety requirements

Job description

Compensation: GBP 15.15 - GBP 18.96 - hourly

Company Description

Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at our customer Site Unilever in Leeds, for our General Haulage operation, completing store and RDC deliveries across the region. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

The role is full time, working on a permanent basis and will be working on a 4 ON 4 OFF shift pattern working days between 06:00 and 18:00

Pay Rates

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from£15.15 to £18.96 per hour, depending on shift – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

• Mon-Fri Days - £15.15per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.15per hour
• Bank Holidays - £18.96per hour.

On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance

Driver Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience
• 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.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGVDriver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.