HGV Driver

Culina Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider located in Wigan is seeking drivers with a Full C+E license and a minimum of 6 months Class 1 experience. Responsible for driving DAF vehicles and navigating varied routes, the role offers a competitive pay rate of £14.19 per hour with opportunities for overtime. The company values inclusivity and provides benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, and employee recognition programs. Join a diverse team focused on employee development and success.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Over 50 retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Full C+E, CPC and Tacho Card are essential.
• Minimum of 6 months Class 1 experience is essential.
• No more than 6 points on the license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive DAF vehicles for various loads including cardboard.
• Work varied shifts with overtime potential.
• Support the Wider Culina Network when required.

Skills

Driving DAF vehicles

Class 1 experience

Support Wider Culina Network

Education

Full C+E license

CPC

Tacho Card

Job description

Shift Patterns

• 2 from 7 - Ideally Monday and Fridays - 04:00am-08:00am.

Salary / Hourly Rates

£14.19 per hour.

More about the role

• Driving DAF vehicles (23 plates).
• Average shift length of 12 hours.
• Overtime is paid at x 1.3 of the hourly rate.
• Your main loads will include cardboard.
• Routes will differ each day, meaning no two days will be the same.
• You may be required to support the Wider Culina Network.

Qualifications

• Full C+E, CPC and Tacho Card - Essential.
• Minimum of 6 months Class 1 experience - Essential.
• No more than 6 points on your Licence - Essential.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Beara 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 :

• Competitive annual leave.
• 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!