HGV Class 1 Driver
Company: Culina Group
Role summary
HGV Class 1 Driver is a role at Culina Group in Spalding, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-14. Salary: GBP 15–21 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- HGV Class 1 Driver
- Company
- Culina Group
- Location
- Spalding, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Salary
- GBP 15–21 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-14
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading supply chain partner as a full-time HGV Class 1 Driver. With competitive hourly pay ranging from £14.72 to £20.73, no degree is required, making it accessible for many. You'll be part of a large, established company with a strong reputation, offering stability and the chance to work with well-known brands.
Job description
Company Description
Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.
Job Description
We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Chilled & Fresh team in Spalding, 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-
Saturday-Tuesday Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
4on4off- Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
Saturday- Start time Tuesday 23:00pm-01:00am
4on4off Start time 23:00pm-01:00am
Sunday-Wednesday Start time 01:00am-02:00am
4on4off- Start time 01:00am-02:00am
Tramping-
Friday-Monday Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
4on4off- Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am
Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph
What you'll be doing:
Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles
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.
Qualifications
You should hold a valid C+E Licence
Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however 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
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
Compensation: GBP 14.72 - GBP 20.73 - hourly