HGV Class 1 Driver: 4on/4off, Permanent Pallet Deliveries

Culina; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Pension scheme 4% employee/4% employer

Life Assurance 2x salary

Wellness – EAP 24/7

Eye Care vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Discount platform

Job summary

Culina is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for our Contract Logistics team in Banbury, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will work a 4 on/off shift pattern (06:00–18:00) with 34.5 to 46 hours per week. The advertised rate is £16.96 per hour, including a £1 per hour allowance, with overtime paid at £23.93 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers welcome.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD/DR convictions.
• Current DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, with most deliveries completed as backdoor tip.
• Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and communicate delays promptly.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Follow company rules, including health and safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Driver’s Hours knowledge

Vehicle checks

Communication skills

Health & safety

Job description

Culina is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for our Contract Logistics team in Banbury, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will work a 4 on/off shift pattern (06:00–18:00) with 34.5 to 46 hours per week. The advertised rate is £16.96 per hour, including a £1 per hour allowance, with overtime paid at £23.93 per hour.