HGV Class 1 Driver (4 on 4 off Nights)

Culina; Evesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme – extra £1,000/year

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize £500 vouchers

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance (three times basic pay)

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee shopping vouchers

Job summary

Culina is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for our chilled distribution operation in Evesham. This permanent full-time role follows a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern, delivering to major UK retailers and RDCs across the country.

Average shifts are around 11 hours depending on routes and requirements. You will join a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued daily.

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence and CPC.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and drivers’ hours.
• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing roles.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effective prioritisation of workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chilled distribution deliveries to main retail RDCs nationwide.
• Deliver to key customer sites including major UK retailers.
• Complete self-tip deliveries when required, including pallet breakdowns.
• Collect equipment or returns and bring them back to site.
• Report to Transport team at shift start and update delays or issues.
• Complete paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed.
• Follow company procedures including health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage working time in line with tachograph rules.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Skills

LGV Class 1 Licence

CPC

Road Transport Directive knowledge

Excellent communication

Work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Job description

Company 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

Shift: 4 on 4 off Nights

Salary: Up to £39000

Permanent Full Time Role

We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our chilled distribution operation based in Evesham. This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers who want a structured 4 on 4 off Night shift pattern, regular work and the chance to be part of a busy, established transport operation delivering to major retail distribution centres across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC deliveries. You’ll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day

Average shifts are around 11 hours, depending on route and operational requirements, and additional shifts may be available for drivers who want to increase their earnings.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out chilled distribution deliveries to main retail RDCs nationwide
• Delivering to key customer sites including major UK retailers
• Completing self-tip deliveries where required, including breaking down pallets at certain sites.
• Collecting equipment or returns from customer locations and bringing them back to site.
• Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
• Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
• Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.

Qualifications

• Possessionof LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

Additional Information

Potential to earn up to£1300 annual safe driver bonus scheme {paid £350 a quarter}based on safe and efficient driving

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• Fowler Welch ‘Safedrive’ Scheme – we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
• Fowler Welch ‘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 Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch 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,