HGV Class 1 Driver in Spalding

Company Description

Who are Culina?

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

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Spalding, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC, Farms and Packhouse 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.

Shift Patterns

• - Saturday-Tuesday Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
• - 4on4off- Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
• - Saturday- Start time Tuesday 23:00pm-01:00am
• - 4on4off Start time 23:00pm-01:00am
• - Sunday-Wednesday Start time 01:00am-02:00am
• - 4on4off- Start time 01:00am-02:00am

Tramping

• - Friday-Monday Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
• - 4on4off- Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
• - 4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am

Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph

What you'll be doing:

• - Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• - Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles
• - Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses
• - Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
• - Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
• - Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
• - Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
• - Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
• - Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.

Qualifications

• - You should hold a valid C+E Licence
• - Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however 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

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
• - Competitive Pension Scheme
• - Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

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