Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

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!

We are now recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join our Fowler Welch Broxburn site on a full time and permanent basis.

Shifts: Various shifts with Local and Distance work with a mix of start times avaialble.

Salary: £618.24 per week and additional shifts paid at £176.64. 

• Responsible for delivering and collecting customer’s products, meeting both the Company and our customers Service Level Agreements.  Ensuring all work undertaken is done so in line with current driver’s hours, Tachograph and working time directive legislation.
• Providing high standard of customer service and relations to customers and suppliers, always ensuring compliance with their site rules and regulations.
• Liaising with the Transport Operations desk to make them aware of any potential difficulties, delays or any variations from original brief.
• Ensuring that the vehicle is always driven with the utmost concern for other road users, pedestrians, and the local environments through which you travel.
• To accurately complete all documentation required by the Company and the customer.
• Ensuring all documentation is checked against consignment, reporting any issues or differences.
• To strive to ensure the punctual collection and delivery of all loads
• Always ensuring the safety of the vehicle and its load whilst on duty at all times and reporting any defects to the Traffic office/Operations team as soon as identified.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of the vehicle, using manual or mechanical lifting equipment where authorised and trained to do so.
• Flexible with shift starting and finishing times.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle whilst on duty, and leaving the vehicle in clean condition, reporting any defects immediately.
• To undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested by Depot Management

• Driving Licence – full, clean C+E
• Newly qualified HGV Driver subject to assessment and agreed training plan
• Previous experience of working within a FMCG environment
• Basic fridge operation knowledge: start, stop, clear faults
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work
• Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch 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:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
• Life Assurance - x3 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!