HGV Class 1 Driver

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Teynham; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Safe driver bonus

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Rewards scheme

CPC training

Weekly pay

Discount platform

Job summary

Fowler Welch in the UK is looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team in Teynham, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retailers across the UK.

This permanent, full-time role offers varied shifts, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for overtime. You will be responsible for safe deliveries, completion of paperwork, and maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence.
• Current valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• 6+ months HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• Newly qualified drivers considered with right attitude.
• No more than 6 points with no DD/DR convictions.
• Understanding of Drivers’ Hours & Working Time Directive.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Roles include Night Outs, Trunking, and local store deliveries.
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to RDCs, Farms, and Packhouses.
• Report delays or issues to Transport team at shift start.
• Ensure PODs are signed and returned; complete paperwork accurately.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards; adhere to tachograph rules.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and manage unit/trailer responsibly.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Health & safety awareness

Tools

DCPC cards

Digital Tachograph

CPC training

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 15.84 - GBP 25.41 - hourly

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

We’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.

• 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)

We 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 accommodate your preferences.

Pay rates

• Pay rates range from £15.84- £25.41per 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 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