Hgv Class 1 Driver (5 On 3 Off)

Culina; Rugby; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Performance bonus (non-contractual)

Overtime pay

Night premium

Job summary

Culina Group is recruiting experienced Class 1 drivers for our Rugby operation. You’ll deliver to customer premises across the UK, carry out vehicle checks, and manage loads with both single and double deck trailers.

A valid HGV Class 1 licence, CPC and tachograph card are essential, with at least 12 months Class 1 experience preferred. Join a stable, growing logistics business offering guaranteed earnings, a weekly pay cycle, and additional pay for overtime and night work.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence.
• CPC and digital tachograph card required.
• 12 months HGV Class 1 experience preferred, chilled distribution advantageous.
• Good record keeping and safety-focused approach.
• Able to communicate with multiple teams and adapt to varied delivery points.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Collecting and delivering to distribution centres, cash and carry sites and customer locations
• Completing vehicle checks and following all legal and compliance requirements
• Securing loads and completing required paperwork and electronic updates
• Working with single and double deck trailers
• Carrying self-tipping and loading-related activity where required
• Representing Culina Group professionally at customer sites
• Flexible start windows to meet business needs

Skills

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Education

HGV Class 1 licence

Job description

Job Description

Rugby | Basic Salary up to £48,244.30 | Permanent, Full-Time

Additional earning potential including Bonus + Overtime + Night Premium

We’re recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our growing Rugby operation supporting some of the UK's leading bakery brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable business offering guaranteed & competitive earnings. Culina Chilled & Fresh is a growing name in the baked goods logistics sector, supporting major customers across the UK. As part of Culina Group, you’ll be joining a stable, established business with the backing, training and development opportunities of one of the UK’s leading logistics organisations.

Shift patterns available

• 5 on 3 off Days
• 5 on 3 off Nights

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Collecting and delivering to distribution centres, cash and carry sites and customer locations
• Completing vehicle checks and following all legal and compliance requirements
• Securing loads and completing required paperwork and electronic updates
• Working with both single deck and double deck trailers
• Carrying self-tipping and loading-related activity where required
• Representing Warrens and Culina Group professionally at customer sites
• 4 hour start windows to ensure flexibilities to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence
• Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
• Previous HGV driving experience within chilled distribution would be advantageous
• Ideally will need a minimum of 12 months HGV Class 1 experience. We will consider drivers with less experience
• Good record keeping including manual entries.
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
• Confidence working with varied delivery points, tight yards and customer site procedures
• Willingness to complete manual elements of the role, including self-tipping where needed
• A positive can-do attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service
• Ability to communicate with multiple teams via different interfaces

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time employment with a leading logistics business
• Competitive basic salary paid fortnightly
• Non contractual bonus available, subject to eligibility
• Additional paymens for qualifying hours, £1.50 per hour supplement during applicable times
• Pension, holiday entitlement and wider employee benefits
• CPC support and ongoing training
• Opportunity to join a growing operation supporting major blue-chip customers

Join a growing operation, secure guaranteed earnings and become part of a professional driver team at Warrens.