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    Culina Group

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    HGV Class 1 Driver - Ports

    Widnes, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£14.6 / hourPosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Are you looking for a secure, long-term driving career with guaranteed hours and a permanent contract? We are currently recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Ports Drivers to join our growing operation, moving containers throughout the UK from key port locations.

    This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a professional and supportive transport team, offering stable work, competitive rates of pay, and a variety of shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.

    What's on Offer?

    • Permanent contract from day one
    • Guaranteed hours and regular work
    • Competitive pay rates
    • Day and Night shift opportunities available
    • Modern fleet and equipment
    • Supportive transport and operations teams
    • Long-term career stability with a leading logistics operation

    The Role

    Working within our container transport operation, you will be responsible for:

    • Transporting containers nationwide from port locations
    • Delivering to customer sites across the UK
    • Completing all vehicle checks and transport documentation
    • Ensuring compliance with Driver Hours Regulations and company procedures
    • Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and customer service

    Shift Patterns Available

    Day Shifts

    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekend shifts available

    Night Shifts

    • Monday to Friday
    • Tuesday to Saturday

    Night start times available across the evening and overnight period.

    Pay Rates

    • Monday to Friday Days: £14.60 per hour
    • Monday to Friday Nights: £15.80 per hour
    • Saturday & Sunday Days: £17.60 per hour
    • Saturday & Sunday Nights: £18.10 per hour
    • Bank Holidays: £18.41 per hour
    • Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
    • Driver CPC Qualification Card
    • Digital Tachograph Card
    • Previous container experience is desirable but not essential
    • Good knowledge of Driver Hours and WTD regulations
    • A professional and safety-focused attitude
    • 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.

    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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