Hgv Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch; Merley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Competitive Pension

Driver of the Year prize

Job summary

Fowler Welch in Poole is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to operate refrigerated articulated vehicles and deliver chilled stock to Local and Regional DCs, Farms, and Packhouses across the UK. The role offers varied shifts including days and nights with 3-hour start windows for flexibility.

Exact pay is shift-dependent, with enhanced rates for nights and weekends and overtime after 10 hours. Training is provided, and numerous employee benefits are available, including funded CPC and

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Ensure proofs of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office
• Achieve and maintain fuel efficiency targets set by the business
• Handle any other duties as reasonably required

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Work under pressure

Prioritise workload

Knowledge of Road Transport Directive

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver, or newly qualified and ready to begin your driving career? We are recruiting dependable drivers to join our team in Poole. Experience is welcome but not essential—we are happy to invest in drivers who have the right attitude, are willing to learn and are committed to completing the required training.

In your role as a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be operating refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.

Shift patterns available

• 4 on 4 off Days (1pm start)
• Thurs to Saturday Days (10am Start)
• 4 on 4 off Nights (10pm Start)

Due to the nature of the products being delivered, our drivers will have 3 hour start windows to ensure they are flexible depending on volume

Pay rates

You’ll be paid for the hours you work, with a minimum payment of 10 hours per shift. Enhanced rates apply for night hours, Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime is paid after 10 hours.

• Monday to Friday 04:00 - 20:00 - £16.91 per hour
• Monday to Friday 20:00 - 04:00 - £20.29 per hour
• Saturday 04:00 - 20:00 - £19.45 per hour
• Saturday 20:00 - 04:00 - £21.14 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday 04:00 - 20:00 - £20.29 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday 20:00 - 04: 00 - £21.98 per hour

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
• Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

Additional Information

Please be aware Driving Assessments will be held out of our Portsmouth Depot so drivers must be able to attend assessments in Hilsea, Porstmouth

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• 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