HGV Class 1 Driver

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

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!

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at our depot to support our General Haulage and Trunking Operations. 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 and we have a variety of shift patterns including days (between 04:00 - 07:00 starts) and Nights (between 16:00 - 19:00 starts) available working any 5 days from 7. Weekend work may be required depending on demand.

Pay Rates

We have increased our pay rates , with rates now ranging from £15.15 to £18.96 per hour , depending on shift – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

- Mon-Fri Days - £15.15 per hour
- Mon-Fri Night Shift - £16.35 per hour
- Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.15 per hour
- Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £18.65 per hour
- Bank Holidays - £18.96 per hour.

On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance, and £25 per night out tax-free allowance (if applicable).

Responsibilities

General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores; Collections from Stores to load out to Distribution Centres; Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages; Trunking Opportunities available depending on availability; 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.

Requirements

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.