Full job descriptionHGV Class 1 DriverFull-time
Compensation: GBP 14.72 - GBP 20.73 - 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 Fowler Welch team in Spalding, 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-
*Saturday-Tuesday Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
*4on4off- Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
*Saturday- Start time Tuesday 23:00pm-01:00am
*4on4off Start time 23:00pm-01:00am
*Sunday-Wednesday Start time 01:00am-02:00am
*4on4off- Start time 01:00am-02:00am
Tramping-
*Friday-Monday Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
*4on4off- Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
*4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am
Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph
What you’ll be doing:
*Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
*Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles
*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.
Qualifications*You should hold a valid C+E Licence
*Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however 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 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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