HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Culina; Worksop; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance - x2 salary

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Culina Contract Logistics in the United Kingdom is seeking a Night Shift HGV Class 1 Driver for permanent, full-time hours. Start times are 2pm–6pm with Monday to Friday night shifts and night allowance on top of base pay.

You will deliver safely to customer premises, handle backdoor tip deliveries, and may occasionally work night outs. A valid C+E license, CPC and tachograph qualifications are required along with HGV driving experience and good working-time knowledge.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Current UK Driver CPC qualification and Tachograph cards.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises.
• Complete general haulage deliveries to Regional Distribution Centres.
• Support occasional tipping or multi-drop deliveries as required.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional approach

Understanding of WTD

Vehicle checks

Education

UK Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph cards

Job 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.

Company 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.

Job Description

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.

HGV Class 1 Driver- Nights | Permanent Full-Time Opportunities

Start Times: 2pm – 6pm

Available Shift Patterns

• Monday to Friday Nights

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday Nights: £15.16 per hour + £1.75 per hour night allowance
• Overtime is 1.5x Hourly rate.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E License.
• Minimum 6 months’ 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 Culina Contract Logistics 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:

Benefits

• Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 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!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity,