HGV Class 1 Driver

Job Description

Join Culina Transport at our Goole Distribution Centre, delivering to a variety of store formats and distribution centres across the region. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading logistics brands, offering permanent employment, competitive rates of pay, and genuine career progression opportunities.

What's on Offer?

• Earn up to £18.65 per hour
• £5 daily meal allowance
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Day and Night shifts available
• Buddy support programme for new starters
• New Pass Drivers welcome
• Modern fleet, including double deck trailers
• Career development opportunities across the Culina Group

Shift Patterns Available

We offer a range of fixed shift patterns, all of which include at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) as part of the working week:

• Sunday to Thursday
• Tuesday to Saturday
• Thursday to Monday
• Friday to Tuesday

Shift Start Times

Days

• Start times between 06:00 and 09:00

Nights

• Start times between 15:00 and 22:00

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday Days: £15.15 per hour
• Monday to Friday Nights: £16.35 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday Days: £18.15 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday Nights: £18.65 per hour

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Transport a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.