HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Culina; West of England; Híbrido; GBP 38 358 000 - 65 224 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

CPC training

Driver of the Year

Healthcare cash plan

Life Insurance

Rewards program

Resumo da oferta

Culina is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for its Chilled & Fresh team in Westerleigh, Bristol, with Monday–Friday night shifts. Permanent, full-time roles supporting meat processing and packaging, delivering to key retailers across the UK.

Duties include paperwork, safety checks, and efficient deliveries with a focus on customer service and reliability. Role requires C+E licence, DCPC & Tachograph cards, and adherence to hours legislation.

Qualificações

• Valid C+E Licence (Class 1)
• Class 1 driving experience advantageous, new pass considered
• No more than 6 points; no DD/ DR convictions
• Current DCPC & Tachograph cards
• Understand Driver’s hours and Working Time Directive (WTD)
• Perform necessary vehicle checks and report defects
• Adhere to on-site health and safety requirements

Responsabilidades

• Complete daily paperwork accurately
• Adhere to company rules, health, safety and hygiene policies
• Maintain knowledge of transport operations
• Manage own working time per Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph regulations
• Carry out vehicle checks and temperature control as needed
• Obtain PODs and return to Transport Office
• Aim for fuel efficiency targets
• Perform any other duties as required

Conhecimentos

CELicence

Class 1 driving

Driver hours & WTD

Vehicle safety checks

Health & safety

POD paperwork

Formação académica

HGV training not required

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Compensation: GBP 13.43 - GBP 22.83 - hourly

Company Description

Who are Culina?

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 Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

Monday to Friday Nights!!!!

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Westerleigh - Bristol, supporting our Meat Processing and packaging operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You’ll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.

Shift Patterns-

• Monday to Friday 18:00 Starts

Salary- From £13.43 - £22.83 per hour depending on shift times.

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
• Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence
• Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers
• 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.

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• ‘Collision Free Year’ awards and associated yearly prize draws
• Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as a Culina Chilled & Freshemployee equal to three times your basic salary
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,