HGV Class 1 Driver - Fully Funded CPC Training & Perks

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Safedrive scheme – earn extra £1,000 a

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year award

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance (3x salary)

Shopping vouchers for monthly winners

Job summary

Fowler Welch in Washington, UK is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for a permanent, full-time role delivering to retail customers across the UK. You will join a supportive transport team, with a focus on safe driving, dependable delivery standards and excellent customer service. Various shifts are available with opportunities for overtime.

Roles include RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries, with completed paperwork and PODs required at each handover. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• We have a variety of roles including Night Outs, Trunking, Scotland Return Runs and local store deliveries.
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses
• Report to the Transport team at shift start 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Ensure accurate handover and receipt of PODs at delivery points.
• Record shifts, report delays or incidents to the Transport team.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and adherence to tachograph rules.
• Keep accurate paperwork and comply with health and safety standards.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Customer service

Safety compliance

Job description

Fowler Welch in Washington, UK is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for a permanent, full-time role delivering to retail customers across the UK. You will join a supportive transport team, with a focus on safe driving, dependable delivery standards and excellent customer service. Various shifts are available with opportunities for overtime.

Roles include RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries, with completed paperwork and PODs required at each handover. Training and development are provided.