HGV Class 1 Driver & Shunter - Nights, 4 on 4 off

Culinagroup1; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 20 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance - 2x salary

Wellness – EAP 24/7

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

50 retailer discounts

Job summary

Culina Contract Logistics is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver/Shunter for its Skelmersdale depot. The role combines driving duties with yard shunting to ensure safe, efficient site operations.

Shifts are 4 on 4 off, nights from 6pm to 6am (40.25 hours/week). Pay rate starts at £15.35 per hour with supplements and overtime; potential earnings up to £17.60 per hour on standard night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years yard shunting experience.
• Valid C+E License.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD/DR convictions.
• Current UK Driver CPC qualification card and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, mainly via backdoor tip deliveries.
• Completing occasional driver-tip, multi-drop deliveries, and overnight stays when required.
• Operating a yard shunter to move trailers safely on and off loading bays and position trailers for loading/unloading.
• Managing the flow of traffic within the yard and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Carrying out daily vehicle and trailer inspections, defect reporting and paperwork.
• Ensuring compliance with procedures, health and safety standards, tachograph regulations, and Road Transport Directive.
• Liaising with transport, warehouse, goods-in and operations teams for efficient loading, unloading and delivery activities.

Skills

Yard shunting

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Culina Contract Logistics is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver/Shunter for its Skelmersdale depot. The role combines driving duties with yard shunting to ensure safe, efficient site operations.

Shifts are 4 on 4 off, nights from 6pm to 6am (40.25 hours/week). Pay rate starts at £15.35 per hour with supplements and overtime; potential earnings up to £17.60 per hour on standard night shifts.