Hgv Class 1 Driver (4 On 4 Off Nights)

Culina Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize £500

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance

Competitive Pension Scheme

Monthly vouchers £100

Job summary

Culina Group is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a nights-based 4 on 4 off shift in Portsmouth. Delivering and collecting chilled stock with refrigerated vehicles across the UK, you’ll handle paperwork, equipment checks and compliance with tachograph rules. Training is provided for suitable candidates, with enhanced night, weekend and overtime rates.

Start times range 22:00–00:00. We offer funded CPC training, a range of recognition schemes and a generous pension; benefits include

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 Licence and CPC are required.
• Knowledge of the Road Transport Directive and drivers hours.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay focused under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene rules.
• Maintain knowledge of transport department operations.
• Manage own working time in line with regulations.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and tachograph compliance.
• Sign and return PODs after delivery.
• Support fuel efficiency targets.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

CPC

Road Transport Directive knowledge

Excellent communication

Under pressure performance

Time/workload prioritisation

Job description

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 22:00 - 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

Additional Information

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