LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

CULINA; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive bonus up to £1,000 per year

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance equal to 3x basic

Shopping vouchers for monthly winners

Job summary

Culina is seeking a skilled LGV Driver to operate refrigerated articulated vehicles across the UK. You will deliver and collect chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses, ensuring on-time, compliant deliveries.

Qualifying candidates hold LGV Class 1 Licence and CPC, with knowledge of transport directive and drivers’ hours. The role requires accuracy, efficiency under pressure and strong workload prioritisation.

Qualifications

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

Skills

LGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Road Transport Directive knowledge

Work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Job 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

• Possessionof LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• 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
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers