HGV Class 1 Driver (5 on 3 off)

Company: Culina Group

Role summary

HGV Class 1 Driver (5 on 3 off) is a role at Culina Group in Rugby, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-14. Salary: GBP 48,244 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title
HGV Class 1 Driver (5 on 3 off)
Company
Culina Group
Location
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Work arrangement
on-site
Category
Logistics & Warehousing
Salary
GBP 48,244 per year
Experience level
0-2
Degree required
No
Date posted
2026-10-14

Earn a great salary as a Class 1 HGV Driver with a fantastic 5-on-3-off schedule, allowing for a good work-life balance. Culina Group, a leader in the UK supply chain, is looking for reliable drivers to join their busy Chilled & Fresh division. No degree is needed for this full-time role.

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

Rugby | Basic Salary up to £48,244.30 | Permanent, Full-Time

Additional earning potential including Bonus + Overtime + Night Premium

We’re recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers to join our growing Rugby operation supporting some of the UK's leading bakery brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable business offering guaranteed & competitive earnings. Culina Chilled & Fresh is a growing name in the baked goods logistics sector, supporting major customers across the UK. As part of Culina Group, you’ll be joining a stable, established business with the backing, training and development opportunities of one of the UK’s leading logistics organisations.

Shift patterns available

5 on 3 off Days

5 on 3 off Nights

What you’ll be doing:

Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.

Collecting and delivering to distribution centres, cash and carry sites and customer locations

Completing vehicle checks and following all legal and compliance requirements

Securing loads and completing required paperwork and electronic updates

Working with both single deck and double deck trailers

Carrying self-tipping and loading-related activity where required

Representing Warrens and Culina Group professionally at customer sites

4 hour start windows to ensure flexibilities to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

A valid HGV Class 1 licence

Driver CPC and digital tachograph card

Previous HGV driving experience within chilled distribution would be advantageous

Ideally will need a minimum of 12 months HGV Class 1 experience. We will consider drivers with less experience

Good record keeping including manual entries.

A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach

Confidence working with varied delivery points, tight yards and customer site procedures

Willingness to complete manual elements of the role, including self-tipping where needed

A positive can-do attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service

Ability to communicate with multiple teams via different interfaces

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

Permanent, full-time employment with a leading logistics business

Competitive basic salary paid fortnightly

Non contractual bonus available, subject to eligibility

Additional paymens for qualifying hours, £1.50 per hour supplement during applicable times

Pension, holiday entitlement and wider employee benefits

CPC support and ongoing training

Opportunity to join a growing operation supporting major blue-chip customers

Join a growing operation, secure guaranteed earnings and become part of a professional driver team at Warrens.

Compensation: up to GBP 48224 - yearly

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