HGV Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch; Spalding; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC training funded

Healthcare plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Fowler Welch in Spalding is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to support our meat processing and packaging operation, delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This permanent, full-time role offers stability within a supportive transport team, emphasising safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence and CPC & Tachograph cards required.
• Experience with Class 1 driving preferred but new pass drivers considered.
• Excellent communication and adherence to safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 1 vehicle to meet delivery schedules.
• Complete paperwork accurately and perform vehicle checks.
• Adhere to drivers hours, WTD, and tachograph regulations.

Skills

C+E Licence

New Pass Welcome

Safe driving

Punctuality

Job description

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

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Spalding, supporting our Meat Processing and packaging 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-

• Monday to Friday 05:00 Starts

Salary-

From £14.72ph- £20.73ph depending on shift times.

• 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

What we're looking for:

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence
• Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

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

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,