HGV Class 1 Driver – Flexible Shifts & Premium Pay

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tilbury; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium £1,000/year

Weekend premium £2,000/year for both

£10 per shift (12:00-19:59)

£15 per shift (20:00-03:59)

Compensation pay after 11 hours

Safe Drive Bonus

Overtime available

Driver of the month

Microlise Driver Of The Year Awards

Refer a friend £600

HAPI benefits platform

Job summary

Culina Logistics in Tilbury is hiring professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our chilled operation and deliver to retailers across the UK. This is a permanent, full-time role offering stable hours and a supportive transport team that values safe driving and high service standards.

You will perform nationwide palletised deliveries, complete daily vehicle checks, and maintain accurate records and PODs, with shifts that may include nights and weekends depending on requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid C+E Licence and Driver CPC/DCPC.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD or DR codes.
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Night shift support for trunking to Culina Sites if required.
• No cage work or tipping; adhere to safety and hygiene standards.
• Report delays or load discrepancies to Transport team at shift start; update logs and PODs.
• Follow company procedures and tachograph rules; manage driving time.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects; maintain temperature checks when needed.
• Maintain professional behaviour, appearance and customer service.
• No planned night outs.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving experience

C+E Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Culina Logistics in Tilbury is hiring professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our chilled operation and deliver to retailers across the UK. This is a permanent, full-time role offering stable hours and a supportive transport team that values safe driving and high service standards.

You will perform nationwide palletised deliveries, complete daily vehicle checks, and maintain accurate records and PODs, with shifts that may include nights and weekends depending on requirements.