HGV Class 1 Driver

Were 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. Youll 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 youll 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 CE 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 Drivers 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 Safedrive Scheme we reward our drivers on safe efficient and legally compliant driving with the potential of earning an extra 1000 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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time