LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; Highweek; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme

Driver of the Year awards

Life Insurance

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Shopping vouchers

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is seeking an LGV Driver to operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.

In return, we offer fully funded CPC training, the Safedrive scheme with potential extra £1,000 a year, Driver of the Year awards, life insurance, healthcare, a pension, and monthly shopping vouchers, reflecting our commitment to rewarding top performers.

Qualifications

• Must hold LGV Class 1 Licence.
• CPC qualification is required.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and drivers' hours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles delivering and collecting chilled stock across the UK.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours and road transport regulations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report faults promptly.

Skills

LGV Class 1

CPC

Road Transport Directive

Communication

Work under pressure

Prioritisation

Job description

Company Description

Who are Culina?

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

• Possessionof 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

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,