Class 1 Driver

culinagroup1· Transport
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📍 Bristol📍 Bristol, England, United Kingdom📍 England📍 gbFull time

About this role

Company Description

Ready to Hit the Road with a Winning Team?

📍 Location: Poplar Way East, Bristol BS11

💼 Type: Full-Time

💰 Salary: £42,600 basic + shift premiums + bonuses

🎯 OTE: Up to £47,327.62 (based on shift pattern and incentives)

At Culina Logistics, we don’t just move chilled goods, we move careers forward. We’re a powerhouse in the UK’s food and drink supply chain, and we’re looking for Class 1 drivers who want more than just a job. If you’re reliable, professional, and ready to be part of something bigger, this is your moment.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Delivering palletised goods to regional distribution centres across England and Wales
  • Collecting palletised stock from local/regional suppliers
  • Trunking stock to and from other Culina group sites
  • Driving for top-tier clients with limited handball
  • Occasionally sleeping overnight in a vehicle (with generous allowances)

We know flexibility matters. That’s why we offer a 5 on 3 off shift pattern:

  • Start windows currently available
    • 15:00-18:00
    • 18:00-21:00
    • 21:00-00:00
    • 00:00-03:00
  • Premiums:
    • £1,000/year for working every Saturday or Sunday
    • £2,000/year if you work both
    • £10 per shift (starts between 12:00–19:59)
    • £15 per shift (starts between 20:00–03:59)
    • Compensation pay after 11 hours
    • Night out allowance
  • Extra cash:
    • £100 annual “Nil Infringement” Bonus
    • Safe Drive Bonus
    • Overtime rates available for those wanting extra days
    • Driver of the month award
    • Potential to be entered in to the Microlise Driver Of The Year Awards to win great prizes
    • Refer a friend and get £600

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

  • LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) licence
  • Valid Driver CPC and Digicard required but not essential as we will train you.
  • A great attitude and commitment to safety

Additional Information

In addition to the above you will also receive the following benefits through our HAPI benefits platform.

  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Refer a Friend schemes.
  • Long service awards.
  • Cycle to work schemes.
  • Employee of the Month.
  • Eyecare Discounts.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Every day discounts.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Gym and wellbeing discounts.
  • Colleague recognition.
  • Aviva Digicare Workplace. 
  • Free Will writing.
  • Learning and development opportunities. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Class 1 Driver position at culinagroup1?
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Where is the Class 1 Driver position at culinagroup1 located?
This Class 1 Driver role at culinagroup1 is based in Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, England, 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.
Which team or department does the Class 1 Driver at culinagroup1 belong to?
This Class 1 Driver position is part of the Transport department at culinagroup1. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Class 1 Driver position 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 Mar 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Class 1 Driver
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