HGV Class 1 Driver Days

Culina Group; Bellshill; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 Days paid Holiday

Uniform & PPE provided

DCPC training reimbursed

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service, 2x salary

Discount at Truck Stops

Long service recognition

Reward Me Now app deals

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace access

Discounted gym memberships

Résumé du poste

Culina is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to operate from the Morrisons RDC in Bellshill, delivering containers to customer sites across Cumbria and Scotland. Roles start 05:00–07:00 on Monday to Friday, with pay bands reflecting shift type.

We offer a range of benefits and a supportive, inclusive team culture, with learning and development opportunities across our nationwide transport network.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to work safely and follow procedures.

Responsabilités

• Load and unload containers and manage handovers with rail/containers.
• Collect and deliver containers to customer sites across Cumbria and Scotland.
• Maintain vehicle checks, safety standards and accurate documentation.
• Adhere to drivers hours, WTD and tachograph rules.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Outils

DCPC

Tacho card

Description du poste

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 Transport Logistics division– as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.

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.

• 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.

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 HGVDriver 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.