HGV Class 1 Driver — Flexible Shifts & Benefits

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

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.