HGV Class 1 Driver
Culina, Lawrence Weston, City of Bristol
HGV Class 1 Driver
£1000
Culina, Lawrence Weston, City of Bristol
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 5 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6a98206b15e145468c093925ae68af40
Location ref: Lawrence Weston, City of Bristol
Full Job Description
+ Valid C+E Licence. + Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards. + Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience is essential + Live within a 30-mile commutable distance of the site (BS11 0YH) + No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD or DR code convictions. + Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive legislation. + Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly. + Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements. + Excellent communication skills and a professional approach. + Must be able to Night-out
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.
At Culina Chilled & Fresh, we don't just move chilled goods, we move careers forward. We're a powerhouse in the UK's food and drink supply chain, and we're looking for Class 1 drivers who want more than just a job. If you're reliable, professional, and ready to be part of something bigger, this is your moment. This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You'll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day. Salary: £43,452 basic + shift premiums + bonuses, We know flexibility matters. That's why we offer a 5 on 3 off shift pattern:
- Start windows currently available + 15:00-18:00 + 21:00-00:00 + 00:00-03:00 What You'll Be Doing:
- Delivering palletised goods to regional distribution centres across England and Wales
- Collecting palletised stock from local/regional suppliers
- Trunking stock to and from other Culina group sites
- Driving for top-tier clients with limited handball
- Occasionally sleeping overnight in a vehicle (with generous allowances)
- This role will include the requirement to night out where required, On top of a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed hours, our drivers also have the opportunity to boost their earning potential through a range of additional premiums and rewards, including: + Premiums: o £1,000/year for working every Saturday or Sunday o £2,000/year if you work both o £10 per shift (starts between 12:00-19:59) o £15 per shift (starts between 20:00-03:59) o Compensation pay after 11 hours o Night out allowance + Extra cash: o £100 annual "Nil Infringement" Bonus o Safe Drive Bonus o Overtime rates available for those wanting extra days o Driver of the month award o Potential to be entered in to the Microlise Driver Of The Year Awards to win great prizes o Refer a friend and get £600 In addition to the above you will also receive the following benefits through our HAPI benefits platform. + Employee assistance programme. + Refer a Friend schemes. + Long service awards. + Cycle to work schemes. + Employee of the Month. + Eyecare Discounts. + Pension scheme. + Every day discounts. + Life Assurance. + Gym and wellbeing discounts. + Colleague recognition. + Aviva Digicare Workplace. + Free Will writing. + Learning and development opportunities.