LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive bonus – potential £1,000/yr

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prize

Healthcare cash plan

Life Insurance

Voucher rewards

Job summary

Culina is recruiting an LGV Driver in the United Kingdom to operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres, farms and packhouses across the UK.

You will hold a LGV Class 1 Licence with a current CPC, plus knowledge of the Road Transport Directive and drivers’ hours, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence.
• Current CPC required.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and drivers’ hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles.
• Deliver and collect chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.
• Ensure compliance with road transport regulations and drivers’ hours.
• Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any issues.

Skills

LGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Knowledge of Road Transport Directive

Ability to 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