HGV Class 1 Driver

At Culina, we pride ourselves on our winning culture, creating an environment where colleagues are valued, challenged, and inspired to achieve their full potential. Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Wentworth Park, Barnsley.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for long-term career stability, competitive pay, and a variety of work.
What's on Offer?
Permanent, full-time employment
Competitive hourly pay rates of up to £18.96 per hour
Day and Night shifts available
£5 tax-free meal allowance per shift
Modern fleet and equipment
Ongoing support and development opportunities.
Shift Patterns
Day Shifts
Thursday to Monday
Start times between 04:00 and 07:00
Night Shifts
Any 5 days from 7
Start times between 16:00 and 19:00
Weekend working forms part of these operations and flexibility is required to support customer demand.
Pay Rates
Monday to Friday Days: £15.15 per hour
Monday to Friday Nights: £16.35 per hour
Saturday & Sunday Days: £18.15 per hour
Saturday & Sunday Nights: £18.65 per hour
Bank Holidays: £18.96 per hour
The Role
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:
General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and retail stores
Store collections for onward movement to Distribution Centres
Supporting a variety of transport operations, including occasional store deliveries
Loading and unloading cages when required
Trunking work where operationally available
Completing daily vehicle safety checks and all relevant paperwork
Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient service delivery
Complying with Driver Hours Regulations, WTD, and Tachograph legislation
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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No