HGV Class 1 Driver

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. We’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. 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. In 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 #Join.

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