HGV Class 1 Driver

  • Full-time
  • Compensation: GBP 14.72 - GBP 20.73 - hourly

Company Description

Fowler 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 Description

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Spalding, supporting our Meat Processing and packaging 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- 

  • Monday to Friday 05:00 Starts

Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph depending on shift times.

  • Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
  • Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
  • Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
  • Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
  • Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
  • Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
  • Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
  • Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
  • Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
  • Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

  • 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 Information

In return, we offer:

  • Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
  • 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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