HGV Class 1 Driver - Ports

Culina Group Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is seeking a Full-Time Class 1 Ports Driver to operate container movements across the UK, including loading and unloading at customer sites. You may perform manual handling as part of daily duties and must comply with safety standards and tachograph regulations.

Shifts run Thursday to Monday or Friday to Tuesday with early morning start windows. The role offers stable hours and competitive hourly pay, with Bank Holidays at premium rates.

Qualifications

• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Responsibilities

• Move containers across the UK and will involve loading/unloading at customer sites.
• Manual handling may be required and teamwork is essential for smooth operations.

Skills

Vehicle checks

Safety compliance

Professionalism

Team coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Company Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Class 1 Ports Driver.

Company Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Class 1 Ports Driver.

Are you looking for a secure, long-term driving career—not the uncertainty of agency work? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

What We Offer:

• Permanent Contract – Stability you can count on.
• Guaranteed Hours – No last-minute cancellations.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits.
• A supportive team that values YOU.

Job Description

The current opportunity is a container operation and will involve moving containers throughout the UK. It will also include loading and unloading at our customer sites and some manual handling maybe required.

Shifts

• Thursday-Monday 04:00am-06:00am start window.
• Friday-Tuesday 04:00am-06:00am start window.

Salary

• Monday-Friday Days - £14.60 per hour
• Monday-Friday Nights - £15.80 per hour.
• Saturday and Sunday Day - £17.60 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Night - £18.10 per hour.
• Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Additional Information

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (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.
• Excellent communication skills.