HGV Class 1 Driver – Day/Night Shifts + Benefits

Culina; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5 meal allowance per shift

28 Days holiday including Bank Hols

Uniform and PPE provided

DCPC training provided

Job summary

Culina Transport is hiring permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers for the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster. Roles include day or night shifts with start times 02:00–07:00 for days, overnight options for nights, and occasional weekends. Benefits include a £5 meal allowance per shift and modern fleet.

Deliver across the region, with trunking, drops, and loading/unloading as required. You will follow Driver Hours Regulations and maintain high safety standards while interacting with the transport team.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence and ideally 6+ months HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR convictions.
• Hold a current DCPC & Tachograph cards.
• Understand and can comply with Driver Hours Regulations and WTD.
• Able to perform vehicle checks and report defects accurately.
• Comply with on-site health and safety requirements; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to Distribution Centres and retail stores across the region.
• Support store delivery work, including occasional loading/unloading of cages.
• Complete trunking routes, drop and swaps, and general haulage assignments.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and complete relevant paperwork.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and professionalism; work with transport team.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Communication skills

Driver hours regulations knowledge

Tools

DCPC & Tachograph cards

Job description

Culina Transport is hiring permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers for the Tesco Distribution Centre in Doncaster. Roles include day or night shifts with start times 02:00–07:00 for days, overnight options for nights, and occasional weekends. Benefits include a £5 meal allowance per shift and modern fleet.

Deliver across the region, with trunking, drops, and loading/unloading as required. You will follow Driver Hours Regulations and maintain high safety standards while interacting with the transport team.