JOB DETAILS

HGV Class 1 Driver

CompanyCulina Group
LocationCarlisle
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 29, 2026
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 depot in Carlisle 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.

What You'll Be Doing

  • General haulage operations using curtain-side trailers
  • Delivering to RDCs, distribution centres and retail stores across the region
  • Store collections for delivery to factories and distribution centres
  • Occasional loading and unloading of cages as part of store delivery activities
  • Completing daily vehicle checks and transport documentation
  • Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and professionalism
  • Working closely with the Transport Team to ensure efficient service delivery
  • Adhering to Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive and Tachograph legislation at all times

Pay Rates

Day Shift Rates

  • Monday to Friday Days - £14.60 per hour
  • Saturday & Sunday Days - £17.60 per hour
  • Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour

Plus

  • £5 tax-free meal allowance per shift

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 14.60 - GBP 18.41 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    HGV class 1 drivingCurtain-side trailer operationVehicle safety checksTransport documentationCustomer serviceCommunication skillsComplianceTachograph legislationWTD legislationHealth and safety
    Categories
    LogisticsTransportationTrades
    Benefits
    Paid holidayPaid uniformPPEPaid DCPC trainingMedical test reimbursementEye test reimbursementLife assuranceDeath in service benefitFood discountLength of service recognition schemeReward me now appAviva digicare+ workplaceDigital gp appointmentsMental health consultantsDiscounted gym memberships
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The driver will perform general haulage operations, including store and RDC deliveries across the region using curtain-side trailers. Responsibilities also include completing daily vehicle checks, maintaining transport documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and driving legislation.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    💰Salary Range
    £15 - £18
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    1479
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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