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    Culina Group

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    HGV Class 1 Driver

    Washington, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£13.5 – £21.91 / hourPosted 4d ago
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    Job description

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

    • Sunday to Thursday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)
    • Tuesday to Saturday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00, 04:00 - 08:00, 14:00 - 18:00)
    • Thursday to Monday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00, 04:00 - 08:00, 12:00 - 16:00)
    • Friday to Monday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00, 08:00 - 12:00)
    • Friday to Tuesday (Start Window 04:00 - 08:00_

    We offer flexibility in shift patterns and other shift patterns can be considered, let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

    Pay rates

    • Pay rates range from £13.50 - £21.91 per hour depending on shift, plus opportunity for overtime and subsistence allowances
    • Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
    • We have a variety of roles available including Night Outs, Trunking, Scotland Return Runs and local store deliveries.
    • 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.

    In return, we offer:

    • Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
    • Fowler Welch ‘Safedrive’ Scheme – we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
    • Fowler Welch ‘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 Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
    • Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
    • Competitive Pension Scheme
    • Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

    When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Culina Group

    🚛 Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Permanent HGV Driver!  🚛 Are you looking for a secure, long‑term driving career —without the uncertainty of agency work? This could be the perfect role for you. Based in Sittingbourne, you’ll join a dedicated team working on one of our key retail partnerships, delivering to Morrisons stores. Here’s what you can expect: Well-planned multi-drop deliveries within a 125-mile radius No manual handling Realistic 9–12 hour shifts designed to get you home on time Modern vehicles, high maintenance standards, and a professional transport team that values safe, compliant, and stress-free operations This is a structured, respectful driving environment on a major retail contract where routes make sense, support is always available, and you’re treated as the professional driver you are.

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