HGV Class 1 Driver (5 on 3 off)

Culina; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Competitive basic salary (fortnightly)

Non-contractual bonus (eligibility)

Additional pay for qualifying hours (£

Pension and holiday entitlement

CPC support and ongoing training

Job summary

Culina is the UK’s leading independent supplier of temperature-controlled logistics, delivering for major bakery brands and retailers from Rugby. We are recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers for our Rugby operation, offering guaranteed earnings with a base salary up to £48,244.30 and additional overtime, night premium and bonus opportunities.

Join a stable, growing business with training and development opportunities, working 5 on 3 off shifts (days or nights) to support UK distribution across

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence is required.
• Driver CPC and digital tachograph card are mandatory.
• Previous HGV driving experience in chilled distribution is advantageous.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 experience preferred, with openness to less.
• Safe, professional and reliable approach with good customer interactions.

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; load tipping when needed.
• Represent Culina Group professionally at customer sites.
• Maintain 4 hour start windows to meet business needs.

Skills

Safety-focused

Professional

Clear communication

Team coordination

Education

HGV Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Tools

Licence & compliance

Job 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

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.

• 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
• 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.