HGV Class 1 Driver

Culina Group

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Northampton, Swan Valley, gb on site Until 10/3/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
  • Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at Morrisons RDC in Northampton to support our General Haulage Operations.  This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis and have a variety of shift patterns available working any from 5 from 7 across Days and Nights:

 

Pay Rates:

  • Mon - Fri Day Shift - £15.15 per hour
  • Mon-Fri Night Shift - £16.35 per hour
  • Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.15 per hour
  • Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £18.65
  • Bank Holidays - £18.96 per hour.

 

Driver Responsibilities:

  • General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
  • Well planned multi-drop deliveries
  • No requirement for Manual Handling
  • Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
  • Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
  • Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
  • Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.
  • You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
  • No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
  • Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
  • Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
  • Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
  • Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills.

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
  • Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
  • Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
  • Life assurance from Day 1.
  • Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
  • 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
  • Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
  • Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
  • Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
  • Discounted Gym memberships.
About this role

Summary

Operate HGVs for general haulage, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer service

Job title

HGV Class 1 Driver

Experience level

6+ months or new pass drivers

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

transport and logistics

Location requirements

Northampton, UK, with possible remote options not specified

Salary

£0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C+E LicenceDCPCTacho cardsvehicle checksdriver’s hours

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

haulagemulti-dropsafetycompliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Northampton, UK

On-site City