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Class 1 Driver

Posted about 3 hours ago

OfficeHaverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Job Description

You’ll be responsible for transporting chilled food products (including cheese, juice, and yoghurts) using refrigerated and multi-temperature trailers.

Day-to-day includes:

  • RDC deliveries and collections
  • Drop-and-swap operations
  • Occasional self-tipping
  • Early morning and flexible start patterns

Shift Pattern & Pay

5 ON / 3 OFF rota (days & nights available)
💷 £42,205.36 basic salary

Shift Premiums:

  • Start between 12:00 – 19:59: + £10.00 per shift
  • Start between 20:00 – 03:59: + £15.00 per shift

Overtime Rates:

  • Monday to Friday: £17.24/hr
  • Saturday: £20.49/hr
  • Sunday: £23.30/hr

Additional Earnings:

  • Driver duty premium (11+ hour shifts)
  • Performance bonus
  • Night out allowance: £25 per night
  • Shift allowances (where applicable)

⚠️ Please note: role involves planned and occasional unplanned night outs.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Valid LGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
  • Current CPC & Digital Tacho Card
  • Good knowledge of drivers’ hours & regulations
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Additional Information

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

 

  • Annual Leave – Competitive Holiday entitlement dependent on shift pattern worked
  • Pension - Contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
  • Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary.
  • Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
  • Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
  • Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?

If you’re looking for stability, great pay, and a company that truly values its drivers, Culina Logistics is the place for you.

👉 Apply now and be part of our winning team!

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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Our extensive network of sites enables us to provide a comprehensive food and drink supply chain management service covering the whole of the UK and Ireland.

Employees
1786
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Headquarters
Market Drayton, Shropshire
Founded
1994
Specialties
Warehousing, Distribution, Food and Drink, Chilled and Ambient, Supply Chain Consultancy / Development, Contract Packing, Bonded Services (Dutiable Products), Pallet Management, and Sales Order Management

Key team members

Jill Gaskell

Jill Gaskell

Graham Holden

Graham Holden

Pete Denness

Pete Denness

Sander Tiel

Sander Tiel

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