Full job descriptionHGV Class 1 DriverFull-time
Compensation: GBP 13.50 - GBP 21.91 - hourly
Company DescriptionFowler Welch - a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Logistics team in Washington, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK.
This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You’ll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.
Shift patterns available
*Sunday to Thursday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)
*Sunday to Thursday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00)
*Tuesday to Saturday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00)
*Friday to Monday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)
We offer flexibility in shift patterns and other shift patterns can be considered, let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.
Pay rates
*Pay rates range from £13.50 - £21.91 per hour depending on shift, plus opportunity for overtime and subsistence allowances
Qualifications*Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
*Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses
*Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
*Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
*Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
*Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
*Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
*Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.
Additional InformationIn return, we offer:
*Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
*Fowler Welch ’Safedrive’ Scheme - we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
*Fowler Welch ’Collision Free Year’ awards and associated yearly prize draws
*Coveted ’Driver of the Year’ accolade - highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
*Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
*Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
*Competitive Pension Scheme
*Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today

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