HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Culina Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness programme

Eye care vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Retail discounts

Job summary

Culina Group is hiring for a driver to support our Contract Logistics division in the UK. You will perform safe, professional deliveries to customer premises and handle backdoor tip loads across Regional Distribution Centres.

Overtime applies for hours beyond 50 per week with enhanced weekend and night rates. You will join a team focused on safety, accuracy, and customer service while complying with tachograph rules and vehicle checks.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E License.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points on license and no DD or DR convictions.
• Current UK Driver CPC qualification card and Digital 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, most deliveries as backdoor tip.
• Occasional night out may be required.
• Report delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies to Transport team at shift start.
• Complete paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional approach

Health and safety-minded

Job 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.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Start Times: 13:00 - 17:00

Available Shift Patterns: Thursday - Monday

Salary: £17.04 per hour, plus a £1.50 per hour uplift for weekend shifts and £1.50 per hour for hours between 6pm & 4am. Overtime is paid at 1.3x the hourly ratefor all hours over 50 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres, with most deliveries completed as backdoor tip.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E License.
• Minimum 12months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred;
• No more than 6 points on your license and no DD or DR code convictions.
• Current valid UK Driver CPC qualification card and Digital 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 Great Beara 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– 28days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- 2xyour 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!