HGV Class 1 Driver – Night/Day Shifts with Weekend Uplift

Culina; Salford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension scheme 4% employee / 4%-employ

Life Assurance 2x annual salary

Wellness programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Rewards & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Culina in the United Kingdom is seeking a HGV Class 1 Driver for permanent full-time roles with a night-friendly start window (00:00–04:00) and a Thursday–Monday pattern. You will deliver safely to customer sites and regional distribution centres, often performing backdoor tip work.

The role requires a valid C+E license, CPC and tachograph compliance, with weekend uplift and overtime. A supportive benefits package includes generous annual leave and pension options.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E license and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points and no DD/DR convictions.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Excellent communication and professional approach.
• On-site health and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete 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.
• Occasional Night out may be required.
• 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.
• Taking responsibility for the unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
• Maintaining a high standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.

Skills

C+E License

HGV Class 1 experience

Clean driving record

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Hours/Directive knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Culina in the United Kingdom is seeking a HGV Class 1 Driver for permanent full-time roles with a night-friendly start window (00:00–04:00) and a Thursday–Monday pattern. You will deliver safely to customer sites and regional distribution centres, often performing backdoor tip work.

The role requires a valid C+E license, CPC and tachograph compliance, with weekend uplift and overtime. A supportive benefits package includes generous annual leave and pension options.