LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina Group Limited; Spalding; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training (paid day)

Safedrive scheme – bonus for safe, LEG

Collision Free Year award

Driver of the Year prize £500 vouchers

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee recognition rewards

Job summary

Culina Group Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an LGV Driver to operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock across Local and Regional Distribution Centres, farms and packhouses nationwide. Night shift patterns apply, with starts between 21:00 and 01:00 depending on the rota.

The role offers hourly pay from £14.72 to £20.73, full-time employment, and a range of driver-focused benefits including funded CPC training and recognition schemes for safe

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 to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles to deliver and collect chilled stock across the UK.
• Follow schedules across Local & Regional Distribution Centres, farms and packhouses.
• Ensure safety, compliance and on-time deliveries.

Skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of Road Transport Directive

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Education

LGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

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

Shift Patterns-

• - Saturday-Tuesday Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
• - 4on4off- Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
• - Saturday- Start time Tuesday 23:00pm-01:00am
• - 4on4off Start time 23:00pm-01:00am
• - Sunday-Wednesday Start time 01:00am-02:00am
• - 4on4off- Start time 01:00am-02:00am

Tramping-

• - Friday-Monday Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
• - 4on4off- Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
• - 4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am

Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph

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
• - FreeHealthcare Cash Plan
• - Free Life Insurance as anemployee equal to three times your basic salary
• - Competitive Pension Scheme
• - Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers