LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; Highweek; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive bonus potential

Collision Free Year rewards

Driver of the Year award

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance (3x salary)

Pension Scheme

Vouchers for winners

Job summary

Culina Group Limited in the UK is hiring a LGV Driver to operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock across Local and Regional Distribution Centres, farms and packhouses. The role requires a valid LGV Class 1 licence and CPC, knowledge of drivers’ hours, and excellent communication to coordinate with depots and customers.

In return, we offer funded CPC training, the Safedrive scheme with potential extra earnings, healthcare, life cover and a competitive

Qualifications

• Must hold LGV Class 1 Licence and CPC.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and drivers’ hours.
• Excellent communication and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated articulated LGV vehicles.
• Deliver and collect chilled stock across UK depots, farms and packhouses.
• Maintain safety, compliance and accurate paperwork.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Education

LGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and drivers’ hours

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

In your role as a LGV Driver, you will be operating refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• ‘Safedrive’ Scheme – we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
• ‘Collision Free Year’ awards and associated yearly prize draws
• Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as an employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers