HGV Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch; Poole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Employee recognition rewards

Job summary

Fowler Welch in Poole is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our refrigerated transport team. You will operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres across the UK.

Experience is welcome but not essential—we invest in drivers who have the right attitude, are willing to learn, and commit to the required training.

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence.
• Current CPC.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and drivers' hours.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene rules and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of transport department operations.
• Manage own working time in line with regulations.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and temperature monitoring.
• Obtain PODs and return to Transport Office.

Skills

LGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Road Transport Directive knowledge

Prioritise workload

Time management under pressure

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 16.91 - GBP 21.98 - hourly

Company Description

Fowler Welch – a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

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.

• 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 Holiday04:00 - 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

• Possessionof LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• 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
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers