HGV Class 1 Driver Days

Culina Group Limited; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank

Uniform and PPE provided

DCPC training and exam reimbursement

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service 2x salary

Discount at Truck Stops

Length of Service Recognition

Reward Me Now app discounts

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for our Rail Container operations based at the Morrisons RDC in Bellshill. You will transport shipping containers from railheads to customer sites across Cumbria and Scotland, starting early 05:00-07:00 Monday to Friday.

Aimed at those who value safety, customer service and dependable delivery standards. The role offers full-time permanent positions with enhanced pay rates (£14.60–£18.41 per hour) and annual benefits, including a

Qualifications

• C+E licence required with at least 6 months HGV Class 1 experience.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD/DR convictions.
• Current DCPC & Tachograph cards.
• Understand Driver hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to perform vehicle checks and report defects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load containers out of railheads using Skelly trailers.
• Collect and deliver containers to customer sites.
• Support general haulage operations as required.
• Complete all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintain high levels of safety, compliance and professionalism.
• Work closely with transport team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to Driver hours, WTD and tachograph legislation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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.
Job Description
We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us, working out of the Morrisons RDC in Bellshill, to support our Rail Container operations, transporting shipping containers from railheads and terminals to customer sites throughout Cumbria and Scotland. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.
The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis and due to Rail timetables require a 05:00-07:00 start for Days on a Monday to Friday shift pattern.
Pay Rates:
We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £14.60 to £18.41 per hour, depending on shift - giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

• Mon-Fri Days - £14.60 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £17.60 per hour
• Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour.

On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance.
Driver Responsibilities:

• Load Containers out of Railheads using Skelly Trailers
• Collecting and Delivering Containers to Customer sites
• Supporting General Haulage operation as required
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Culina transport a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.