LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina; Spalding; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme – potential extra £1,

Collision Free Year awards and draws

Driver of the Year accolade with £500V

Free Life Insurance (three times basic

Shopping vouchers for monthly winners

Job summary

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, delivering chilled and fresh goods across the country. In this LGV Driver role you will operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting stock from distribution centres, farms and packhouses.

The role follows a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, with full CPC training funded and recognition schemes for safe driving. A Class 1 licence and CPC are essential, along with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

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 to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles and deliver/collect chilled stock across the UK.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Education

LGV Class 1 Licence

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Knowledge of Road Transport Directive & drivers’ hours

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

Shift Patterns-

Tramping-

• 4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am

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 Life Insurance as anemployee equal to three times your basic salary
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers