Hgv Class 1 Driver Days & Nights

Culina; Harwell; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Recognition

Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Culina Contract Logistics in Banbury is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for permanent, full-time roles supporting deliveries across the UK. You will handle palletised loads to Regional Distribution Centres as part of a 24/7 operation.

Shifts include 4on4off days and 5 on 2 off nights. Pay includes day and night rates with overtime; drivers are expected to maintain safety, report issues promptly, and uphold professional customer service.

Formación

• Valid C+E Licence.
• 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; new pass drivers welcome.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD/DR convictions.
• DCPC and Tachograph cards must be current.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and professional approach.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support occasional tipping or multi-drop deliveries as required by demand.
• Report delays or issues to Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.
• Follow company health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and Road Transport Directive.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Conocimientos

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 experience

Driver’s Hours knowledge

Tachograph compliance

Vehicle checks

Safety procedures

Communication skills

On-site health and safety

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Contract Logistics team in Banbury, supporting deliveries for key customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent, full-time driving role with a 24/7 operation, delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.

If you take pride in safe driving, reliable service and professional customer delivery standards, we’d love to hear from you.

Shift pattern available:

• 4on4off Days, 06:00 - 18:00, 34.5/46 hours per week (some weeks you will only work 3 days and other weeks 4 days)
• 5 on 2 off Nights, 5pm to 4am (Typically Monday - Friday)

Salary available:

• Day Rate: £16.96ph (£15.96 per hour basic + £1ph 4o4o Allowance) & Overtime after contracted weekly hours paid at £23.93ph
• Night Rate: £17.96 per hour (£15.96 + £2.00 night premium)
• Nights Weekly Pay: £942.90 gross (52.5 hours)

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete palletised general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, with most deliveries completed as backdoor tip.
• Support occasional driver tipping or multi-drop deliveries depending on customer demand.
• Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and communicate any delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies promptly.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
• Follow company rules and procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and adhere to tachograph rules and regulations.
• Complete daily vehicle checks in line with company procedure and report defects correctly.
• Take responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
• Maintain a high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.

What we’re looking for

• Valid C+E Licence.
• 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred; we welcome new pass drivers to apply.
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD or DR code convictions.
• Current valid DCPC and Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina 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:

• Annual Leave – up to 28 days inclusive of bank holidays (dependant on shift pattern)
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!