HGV Class 1 Driver (5 on 3 off)
- Location
- Rugby, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Salary
- Not stated
- Department
- Transport
- Posted
- 14 Oct 2026
Verified open 3 Nov 2026 · Source: SmartRecruiters
About the role
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.
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