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HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

5/6/2026

Perform general haulage using curtainside trailers to deliver goods to distribution centres and stores. Ensure all vehicle checks are completed and adhere strictly to driver's hours and tachograph legislation.

Salary

15.8 - 18.41 GBP

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Your Trusted Partner for Contract Logistics. Great Bear, part of the Culina Group is a leading provider of end-to-end logistics solutions in the UK and Ireland. We work in partnership with some of the biggest household names and challenger brands in consumer goods. Speak to us about: • Flexible Warehousing: Dedicated and multi-user B2B solutions, plus B2C pick, pack. • Value-Added Services: Market-leading co-packing, gift pack assembly, multi-packs, display units, and promotional labelling. • Comprehensive UK Network: Full and part load transport, retailer consolidation, pallet network expertise and final mile delivery. Partner with Great Bear for reliable, scalable and innovative logistics solutions that help your business grow. www.greatbear.co.uk
About the Role

Company 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!

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at our operations in Penrith to support our General Haulage operation, completing store and RDC deliveries across the region. 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, with ideal shift patterns available on Nights below:

  • Monday to Friday Nights

Shifts typically start between 16:00 and 19:00. We offer flexibility in shift patterns, so if these start dates and times don’t quite suit your availability, let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Weekend working may be required in line with business demand.

Pay Rates:

We have increased our pay rates, with rates now ranging from £15.80 to £18.41 per hour, depending on shift – giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us.

  • Mon-Fri Nights - £15.80 per hour
  • Saturday and Sunday Nights - £18.10 per hour
  • Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour. 

On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance, and £25 night out allowance

Driver Responsibilities:

  • General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
  • Collections from Stores to load out to Factories and Distribution Centres 
  • Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Additional Information

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 dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

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.
  • Compensation: GBP 15.80 - GBP 18.41 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    HGV Class 1 DrivingCurtainside Trailer OperationVehicle Safety ChecksTachograph ManagementCustomer ServiceRoute PlanningCompliance MonitoringLoading And Unloading
    Categories
    TransportationLogisticsTrades
    Benefits
    28 Days Paid HolidayFully Paid Uniform And PPEFully Paid DCPC TrainingReimbursement Of Statutory HGV Driver Medical And Eye TestsLife AssuranceDeath In Service Benefit25% Discount Off Food At Truck StopsLength Of Service Recognition SchemeReward Me Now App AccessAviva DigiCare+ Workplace AccessDiscounted Gym MembershipsTax-free Meal AllowanceNight Out Allowance
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