Class 1 Driver

culinagroup1· Transport
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📍 Tilbury📍 Tilbury, , United Kingdom📍 gbFull time

About this role

Company Description

Ready to drive your career forward?

At Culina Logistics, we don’t just deliver chilled goods — we deliver secure careers, great earnings, and real recognition. As a major force in the UK food and drink supply chain, we’re proud to offer our drivers stability, premium pay, and the respect they deserve.

We are looking for LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers on a Permanent and Full Time basis at our Tilbury depot

Job Description

Shift: 

  • 4ON 4OFF Shift - £35,499.30 basic per annum - 15:00pm-18:00pm & 18:00pm-21:00pm start window.
  • 5ON 3OFF Shift - £44,252.37 basic per annum - 15:00pm-18:00pm & 18:00pm-21:00pm start window.

Salary: 

  • Basic salary of £35,499.30 - £44,252.37 basic per annum depending on shift pattern plus the extra incentives and overtime rates as below.

OTE up to £52,680 (shift premiums & incentives)

  • Shift premiums:
    • £10 per shift (starts 12:00–19:59)
    • £15 per shift (starts 20:00–03:59)
  • Weekend premiums:
    • £1,030/year for Saturdays or Sundays
    • £2,060/year for both

Extra incentives:

  • Compensation paid after 11 hours
  • Night out allowance
  • Overtime available for extra shifts


Overtime (working an extra shift outside of your agreed shift pattern)

  • Monday to Friday - £18.50 per hour.
  • Saturday - £21.99 per hour.
  • Sunday - £25.32 per hour.

You’ll be driving modern vehicles, delivering for some of the UK’s best‑known brands:

  • Delivering palletised goods to regional RDCs
  • Collecting palletised stock from local and regional suppliers
  • Regular trunking between Culina group sites
  • Minimal handball
  • Occasional nights out

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of 6 months driving experience required. 
    • Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence, CPC and Tacho Card.
    • Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
    • Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

    Additional Information

    In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

     

    All drivers get access to our HAPI benefits platform, including:

    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Pension scheme & Life Assurance
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Gym, wellbeing & eyecare discounts
    • Everyday shopping discounts
    • Aviva Digicare Workplace
    • Free Will writing
    • Long service awards
    • Learning & development opportunities
    • Colleague recognition & Employee of the Month

    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

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    This Class 1 Driver role at culinagroup1 is based in Tilbury, Tilbury, , United Kingdom, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Class 1 Driver role at culinagroup1 full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Class 1 Driver role in the Transport department at culinagroup1.
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    When was the Class 1 Driver job at culinagroup1 posted?
    This Class 1 Driver position at culinagroup1 was posted on May 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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