HGV Class 1 Driver

• Compensation: GBP 18.05 - GBP 32.49 - hourly

• 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!

Earn Up to £32.49 Per Hour

We are currently recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team at Morrisons RDC, Bridgwater
. This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for secure, full-time employment with competitive rates of pay and regular work.

Whether you prefer Days or Nights
, we have fixed shift patterns available, offering stability and work-life balance while supporting our busy transport operation.

Available Shift Patterns

Day Shift

• Thursday to Monday

Night Shift

• Friday to Tuesday

Weekend working is included within the shift pattern.

Pay Rates

Base Rates

Monday to Friday Days

• £18.05 per hour

Monday to Friday Nights

• £21.66 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Days

• £19.86 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Nights

• £23.47 per hour

Overtime Rates

Monday to Friday Days

• £27.08 per hour

Monday to Friday Nights

• £30.69 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Days

• £28.88 per hour

Saturday & Sunday Nights

• £32.49 per hour

The Role

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a key role in supporting our transport operation, ensuring goods are delivered safely, professionally, and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• General haulage using curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Store collections and returns to Distribution Centres
• Completing vehicle safety checks and associated paperwork
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure efficient operations
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service
• Adhering to Drivers' Hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation
• Supporting operational requirements, including occasional loading and unloading where required
• Trunking work available subject to operational requirements

• 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.

As part of our drive to make Stobarta 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 HGVDriver 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 Digi Care+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.