We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join supporting our operation in the Cumbria area, supporting collecting loaded trailers from a customer site and delivering to warehouses around Cumbria area. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.
The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis, Shift Pattern for this role is as below:
- Friday to Monday Days 05:00-07:00
Pay Rates:
We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £14.60 to £18.41 per hour, depending on shift – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.
- Mon-Fri Days - £14.60 per hour
- Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £17.60 per hour
- Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour.
On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance
Driver Responsibilities:
- Collection of loaded trailers and delivery to Warehouse, requirement to Tip and drop trailers
- Trailers are Pre-loaded at customer sites
- Collection from docks for delivery to customer sites
- Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
- Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
- Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
- Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- A professional and safety-focused approach
- Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred
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 dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
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.