Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced driver to operate refrigerated vehicles delivering and collecting chilled stock. This role requires possession of an LGV CE licence and a current DCPC, along with excellent communication skills. The job offers competitive pay rates based on shifts and various benefits, including healthcare plans and bonus schemes. Join our team today for a rewarding driving career.

Benefits

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Potential to earn annual safe driver bonus

Fully funded Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance equal to 3 times basic salary

Reward & Recognition Schemes

Fully funded CPC training

Weekly Paid

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Retail Discounts

Culina Group discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and Current Drivers Hours Desirable but full training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated vehicles delivering and collecting chilled stock.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast Paced Environment

Effectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set Deadlines

Education

Possession of LGV CE Licence

Current DCPC

Job description

Overview

Your role will include operating refrigerated vehicles delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.

Available shifts

• Thursday-Saturday 02:00am.
• Thursday-Saturday 03:00am.
• Thursday-Saturday 05:00am.
• Thursday-Saturday 08:00am.
• Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm.
• Thursday-Saturday 13:00pm.
• Thursday-Saturday 14:00pm.
• Thursday-Saturday 16:00pm.
• Thursday-Saturday 17:00pm.

Salary / Basic Rates

Early shift starting between 02:00am-06:00am.

• Basic - Monday-Friday - 15.84 per hour.
• Saturday & Overtime (Mon-Fri on completion of 50 hours) - 19.01 per hour.
• Sundays and Bank Holiday - 24.36 per hour.

Day shift starting between 07:00am-18:00pm.

• Basic - Monday-Friday - 15.18 per hour.
• Saturday & Overtime (Mon-Fri on completion of 50 hours) - 18.22 per hour.
• Sundays and Bank Holiday - 23.41 per hour.

Night shift starting between 18:00pm-01:00am.

• Basic - Monday-Friday - 16.53 per hour.
• Saturday & Overtime (Mon-Fri on completion of 50 hours) - 119.84 per hour.
• Sundays and Bank Holiday - 25.41 per hour.

Disturbance allowance - 42.20 (Where applicable).

Benefits

• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Potential to earn 1300 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient driving
• Fully funded Healthcare cash plan value up to 605
• Life Assurance Equal to 3 times your basic salary
• Reward & Recognition Schemes in Place monthly winners receive 100 of shopping vouchers
• Coveted Driver of the Year accolade highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including 750 of high street vouchers
• Operating a highly specified modern vehicle fleet
• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• Weekly Paid (Every Friday)
• Penson Scheme 4.5% Employer Contribution & 4.5% Employee Contribution
• Retail Discounts via our online platform
• Handheld tablets for pre vehicle checks and manifests
• Culina Group discounts and benefits included

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV CE Licence
• Current DCPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and Current Drivers Hours Desirable but full training can be provided
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast Paced Environment
• Effectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set Deadlines

Additional Information

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 colleague development and recognising success for hard working performers.

When our colleagues 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

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1