HGV Class 1 Driver
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Salary£34k – £42k
LocationMarket Drayton, England, gb
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentTransport
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Valid C+E Licence
Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards
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
Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred
No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD or DR code convictions
Benefits
Pension
Life assurance
Employee assistance program
Eye care vouchers
Reward and recognition program
Employee discounts
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 Market Drayton, 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.
Shift patterns available
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4 on 4 off
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5 on 3 off
Nights and Days available!!!
We offer flexibility in shift patterns with start times available across Mornings and afternoons, let us know what you’re looking for and our Transport team will be more than happy to discuss with you, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.
Pay rates
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5 on 3 off - £42,205.36
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4 on 4 off - £33856.82
Benefits
On top of basic salary our drivers will earn shift allowances depending on the shift and opportunity to boost earnings with overtime premiums,
What you’ll be doing:
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Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
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Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres
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Role may occasionally require handballing however this is limited
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Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
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Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
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Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
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Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
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Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
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Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.
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Take advantage of night-out runs where available, if this is something you are interested in.
Qualifications
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Valid C+E Licence.
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Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
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Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
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Newly qualified drivers will be considered if you show the right attitude and willingness to learn.
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No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD or DR code convictions.
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Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
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Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
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Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
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Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Culina 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:
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Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
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Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
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Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
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Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
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Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
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Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
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Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!