Class 1 Driver

Culina; Teynham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance

Job summary

Fowler Welch is seeking a Class 1 Driver for a full-time role covering UK routes in refrigerated vehicles. You will operate to deliver and collect chilled stock from distribution centres, farms, and packhouses with variable start times from morning through to evening.

The position includes Saturday and Sunday shifts, with a pay scale reflecting early, day, and night shifts plus overtime. Training and continuous professional development supported by the employer.

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV C+E Licence and valid DCPC.
• Excellent communication and driving-related documentation handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated vehicles across Local and Regional Distribution Centres, farms and packhouses in the UK.
• Deliver and collect chilled stock to maintain supply chain integrity.
• Follow variable start times, ensuring compliance with driver hours and safety standards.

Skills

LGV C+E Licence

DCPC

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Class 1 Driver Full-time

Company Description

We are Fowler Welch - a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and be an employer of choice.

Job Description

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.

variable start times from AM through to PM

Perm Saturday and Sunday shifts also available.

Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Salary/Basic Rates

Earlies - Starting between 02:00am-06:0am.

• 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.

Days - 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.

Nights - Starting between 18:00pm-01:00am.

• Basic - Monday-Friday - £16.53 per hour.
• Saturday & Overtime (Mon-Fri on completion of 50 hours) - £19.84 per hour.
• Sundays and Bank Holiday - £25.41 per hour.

Disturbance allowance - £42.20 (Where applicable).

Benefits

• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Potential to earn £1,300 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 C+E 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 organisaton 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,