HGV Class 1 Driver in Tilbury

Tilbury Full-Time Remote

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Compensation: GBP 35,499 - GBP 52,680 - yearly

Company Description

Culina Logistics is the leading third party logistics business in the UK specialising in chilled warehousing, providing an excellent platform to food and drink manufacturers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Logistics team in Tilbury, 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 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.

4 on 4 off
5 on 3 off
00:00 – 03:00
01:00 – 04:00
02:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 15:00
14:00 – 17:00
17:00 – 20:00

Pay rates

4 on 4 off - £35499.30 basic salary
5 on 3 off - £44252.37 basic salary

Our HGV Drivers have strong earning potential, with shift allowances premiums and the opportunity for overtime, drivers have the potential to earn up £52680 with OTE.

What you’ll be doing:

Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres
Drivers interested in Night shift will predominately be supporting our trunking operation to Culina Sites
No Cage work or Tipping
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.
No Planned Night Outs

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

Valid C+E Licence.
Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
Minimum 3months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience required
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.

Additional Information

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:
- £1,000/year for working every Saturday or Sunday
- £2,000/year if you work both
- £10 per shift (starts between 12:00–19:59)
- £15 per shift (starts between 20:00–03:59)
- Compensation pay after 11 hours
Safe Drive Bonus
Overtime rates available for those wanting extra days
Driver of the month award
Potential to be entered in to the Microlise Driver Of The Year Awards to win great prizes
Refer a friend and get £600

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

All drivers get access to ourHAPI benefits platform, including:

Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym, wellbeing & eyecare discounts
Free Will writing
Long service awards
Colleague recognition & Employee of the Month

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,

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