HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Culina; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Uniform & PPE

DCPC training

Life assurance

Death in service

Food discount

Service recognition

Reward Me Now app

DigiCare+

Gym discounts

Job summary

Culina is recruiting Night Drivers for permanent full-time roles across the UK. Earn up to £18.65 per hour with weekend and bank holiday rates. Start times 17:00–19:00, with Friday–Monday or Thursday–Sunday night patterns.

You will handle general haulage, deliveries to RDCs and customer sites, complete vehicle checks and paperwork, and ensure compliance with driver hours and transport rules. DCPC+tacho required, 6 points max.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence is required.
• Minimum 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• Understand and comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.

Responsibilities

• General haulage and distribution work.
• Delivering to RDCs, retail stores and customer sites.
• Completing vehicle checks and delivery paperwork.
• Ensuring full compliance with driver hours and transport legislation.
• Maintaining safety and professionalism at all times.

Skills

C+E Licence

HGV Class 1 driving

Driver hours & WTD

Job description

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

Earn up to £18.65 per hour

Permanent Full-Time Opportunities

Start Times: 17:00 - 19:00

Available Shift Patterns:

• Friday to Monday Nights
• Thursday to Sunday Nights

New Pass Drivers Welcome

What You'll Be Doing

• General haulage and distribution work
• Delivering to RDCs, retail stores, and customer sites
• Completing vehicle checks and delivery paperwork
• Ensuring full compliance with driver hours and transport legislation
• Always working safely and professionally

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday Nights: £16.35 per hour
• Saturday Nights: £18.65 per hour
• Sunday Nights: £18.65 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 points
• No DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina transport 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 People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGVDriver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.