HGV Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 207,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Fowler Welch is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for permanent, full-time roles across the UK. You will support the Chilled operation, making RDC, farm and packhouse deliveries with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability and excellent customer service.

Join a supportive transport team committed to high professional standards. Shifts are varied, with early starts and weekend patterns available to suit different needs.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points on licence, with no DD or DR code convictions.
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• We have a variety of roles available including Night Outs, Trunking, and local store deliveries.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service mindset

Punctual and reliable

Job description

Job DescriptionWe're looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Teynham 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 available

• Sun - Weds (02:00, 17:00 and 22:00 Starts)
• Thurs to Sat (17:00, 20:00 Starts)
• Thurs to Sun (22:00 Start)
• Sun to Weds (17:00, 22:00 Starts)
• Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat (02:00 Start)
• Mon, Thurs, Fri and Sat (06:00, 14:00 Start)

Weekend DriversWe offer flexibility in shift patterns and other shift patterns can be considered, let us know what you're looking for, we'll do our best to

Salary: Pay rates

Pay rates range from £15.84 - £25.41 per hour depending on shift, plus opportunity for overtime and subsistence allowance

What you'll be doing:

Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
We have a variety of roles available including Night Outs, Trunking, and local store deliveries.
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.

Job requirements

What we're looking for:
Valid C+E Licence.
Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
Newly qualified drivers will be considered if you show the right attitude and willingness to learn.
No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD or DR code convictions.
Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

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