HGV Class 1 Driver – Stable Full-Time Shifts & Benefits

Culina Group Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Uniform provided

DCPC training

Life insurance

Death in service

Discounts at truck stops

Gym discounts

Job summary

Culina Group Limited in Bridgwater is hiring permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our transport operation. Earn competitive hourly rates with day and night shifts, including weekend work and fixed patterns for stability.

Base rates start at £18.05/hr with overtime up to £32.49/hr and weekend premiums. You will perform vehicle checks, support distribution across Centres and maintain safety and service standards within a busy team.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E licence and minimum 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (new pass drivers considered).
• No more than 6 points and no DD/DR convictions.
• Current DCPC & tachograph cards held.
• Understand driver hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to carry out vehicle checks and report defects.

Responsibilities

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores.
• Store collections and returns to distribution centres.
• Complete vehicle safety checks and related paperwork.
• Work with transport team to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain high safety, compliance and customer service standards.
• Adhere to Drivers' Hours, WTD and tachograph legislation.
• Assist with loading/unloading when required.
• Trunking work as needed.

Skills

HGV driving

Excellent communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

C+E Licence

Tools

DCPC Card

Tachograph Card

Job description

Culina Group Limited in Bridgwater is hiring permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our transport operation. Earn competitive hourly rates with day and night shifts, including weekend work and fixed patterns for stability.

Base rates start at £18.05/hr with overtime up to £32.49/hr and weekend premiums. You will perform vehicle checks, support distribution across Centres and maintain safety and service standards within a busy team.