HGV Class 1 Driver

Company Description

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!

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Carlisle depot, supporting our General Haulage operation with deliveries and collections to RDCs, distribution centres and retail stores across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers who take pride in safe driving, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high operational standards.

Working as part of our transport team, your responsibilities will include:

• Completing General Haulage deliveries using curtain-side trailers.
• Delivering goods to RDCs, distribution centres and retail stores.
• Collecting loads from stores for onward delivery to factories and distribution centres.
• Supporting operational requirements, including occasional loading and unloading of cages.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and completing all associated documentation.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and professionalism.
• Working closely with the Transport Team to ensure efficient operation of the fleet.
• Adhering to Drivers' Hours, WTD and Tachograph legislation at all times.

Shift Patterns

We have permanent full-time opportunities available on the following night shift patterns:

• Sunday to Thursday Nights
• Tuesday to Saturday Nights
• Friday to Monday Nights

Typical start times are between 16:00 and 19:00.

We offer flexibility wherever possible, so if these shift patterns or start times do not suit your availability, we'd still love to hear from you.

Weekend working may be required in line with business needs.

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Rates

• Monday to Friday Nights: £15.80 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday Nights: £18.10 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £18.41 per hour

Additional Benefits

• £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart 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:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.