Night Shift HGV Class 1 Driver - Up to £18.41/hr + Perks

Culina; Penrith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days paid Holiday

Uniform and PPE provided

DCPC training paid

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service 2x salary

Food discount at Truck Stops

Recognition scheme

Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Culina is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for Penrith, supporting General Haulage with curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores. Roles are full time with night shifts, typically starting 17:00–19:00, offering flexible patterns to fit availability.

Pay rates have increased to £15.80–£18.41 per hour depending on shift, with a £5 per shift meal allowance and a Benefits package including holiday, uniforms, training and life cover.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence (with ideally 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience).
• No more than 6 points and no DD/DR convictions.
• DCPC & Tachograph cards valid.
• Understand Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Vehicle checks and defect reporting experience.
• On-site health and safety compliance and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers to DCs and Stores.
• Store collections to load out to factories and DCs.
• Occasional store deliveries and loading/unloading cages.
• Complete vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintain safety, compliance and professionalism.
• Coordinate with transport team for smooth operations.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Excellent communication

Education

C+E Licence

Job description

Culina is recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers for Penrith, supporting General Haulage with curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores. Roles are full time with night shifts, typically starting 17:00–19:00, offering flexible patterns to fit availability.

Pay rates have increased to £15.80–£18.41 per hour depending on shift, with a £5 per shift meal allowance and a Benefits package including holiday, uniforms, training and life cover.