Hgv Class 1 Driver (4 On 4 Off Nights)

Culina; Plymouth; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize

Healthcare cash plan

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Monthly vouchers

Résumé du poste

Culina is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our Portsmouth operations on a 4 on 4 off nights pattern. You will operate refrigerated trailers, manage deliveries and returns to UK distribution centres, farms and packhouses, with training provided to build sector knowledge.

We offer funded CPC training, recognition schemes, and a competitive pay rate with enhanced night and weekend shifts, plus pension and healthcare benefits. A strong safety mindset and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Possession of HGV Class 1 Licence.
• Current CPC.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and hours rules.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene rules.
• Maintain knowledge of transport department operations.
• Manage own working time per Road Transport Directive.
• Observe tachograph rules at all times.
• Perform daily vehicle and trailer checks including temperature checks.
• Ensure PODs are signed and returned after delivery.
• Aim for fuel efficiency targets set by the business.
• Carry out any other duties as required.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Description du poste

Job Description

This role is a 4 on 4 off Nights position!

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver, or newly qualified and ready to begin your driving career? We are recruiting dependable drivers to join our team in Portsmouth. Experience is welcome but not essential—we are happy to invest in drivers who have the right attitude, are willing to learn and are committed to completing the required training.

In your role as a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be operating refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.

Shift patterns available

• 4 on 4 off Nights

Start times between 22:0 0 - 00:00

Pay rates

You’ll be paid for the hours you work, with a minimum payment of 10 hours per shift. Enhanced rates apply for night hours, Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime is paid after 10 hours.

• Monday to Friday 04:00 - 20:00 - £16.91 per hour
• Monday to Friday 20:00 - 04:00 - £20.29 per hour
• Saturday 04:00 - 20:00 - £19.45 per hour
• Saturday 20:00 - 04:00 - £21.14 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday 04:00 - 20:00 - £20.29 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday 20:00 - 04: 00 - £21.98 per hour

What you'll be doing:

• 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

• Possession of HGV 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

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• ‘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 Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as an 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,