Class 1 Driver

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!

Eddie Stobart are currently looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their growing team in Carlisle. The role consists of completing deliveries and collections for our customers, and can involve manual handling, drop and swaps and general trunking. 

Shifts available:

• Saturday-Wednesday Days.
• Monday-Friday Day Tramping.
• Tuesday-Saturday Night Tramping.
• Friday-Monday Nights. 

Salary: 

• General - £38,144- £43,440 per annum depending on shift pattern and shift times - (Above salaries based on average hours worked - General 54 hours per week)
• Tramping - £55,778 - £61,105 per annum depending on shift pattern and start times -  (Above salaries based on average hours worked - Trampers 64 hours per week)

General work Rates:

• Monday-Friday Days - £14.00 per hour including Meal allowance.
• Monday-Friday nights - £15.30 per hour including Meal allowance.
• Saturday and Sunday Days - £17.00 per hour including Meal allowance.
• Saturday and Sunday Nights - £17.50 per hour including Meal allowance.
• Bank Holidays - £17.81 per hour including Meal allowance.

Tramping rates:

• Monday-Friday Days - £14.50 per hour including Meal allowance.
• Monday-Friday Nights - £15.90 per hour including Meal allowance.
• Saturday Days and Nights - £18.00 per hour per hour including Meal allowance.
• Saturday and Sunday Nights - £18.50 per hour including Meal allowance.
• Bank Holiday - £18.81 per hour per hour including Meal allowance.
• £25.00 night out allowance where applicable. 

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience. 
• 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 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 LGV 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.