LGV Driver

Culina Group; Borough of Swale; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award winning logistics provider as an LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver. This exciting opportunity offers a full-time, permanent position where you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Your role will involve driving safely while adhering to road transport regulations. Enjoy competitive pay rates, including overtime and allowances, and take advantage of fully funded CPC training. With a strong emphasis on employee recognition and well-being, this firm values its drivers and offers various perks, including healthcare plans and pension schemes. Start your rewarding career today and be part of a winning team!

Benefits

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year accolade

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence and current CPC is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV/HGV vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with road transport regulations and drivers’ hours.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Prioritizing workload

Education

Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Tools

Road Transport Directive knowledge

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.

We are now recruiting for LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers on a full time, permanent basis based in Teynham and Aylesford.

Shifts:

• Thursday-Saturday – 04:00am, 13:00pm, 16:00pm & 17:00pm – Based at Teynham.
• Tuesday-Saturday – 10:00am, 13:00pm & 15:00pm – Based at Teynham.
• Sunday-Wednesday – 14:00pm & 16:00pm – Based at Teynham.
• Thursday-Monday – 12:00pm – Based at Teynham.
• Saturday-Tuesday – 14:00pm – Based at Teynham.
• Monday-Wednesday – 08:00am – Based at Teynham.
• Saturday-Wednesday – 15:00pm – Based at Teynham.
• Wednesday-Saturday – 14:00pm – Based at Teynham.
• Sunday-Thursday – 22:00pm – Based at Aylesford.
• Friday-Tuesday – 22:00pm – Based at Aylesford.

Salary:

Payment Rates Earlies (Start 02:00-06:00):

• Basic: Monday - Friday £15.47
• Overtime: Monday - Friday on completion of 50 hours per week & Saturdays £18.56
• Sundays & Bank Holidays £23.79
• Disturbance Allowance per night: where applicable £42.20

Payment Rates Days (Start 07:00 - 14:00):

• Basic: Monday - Friday £14.82
• Overtime: Monday - Friday on completion of 50 hours per week & Saturdays £17.78
• Sundays & Bank Holidays £22.85
• Disturbance Allowance per night: where applicable £42.20

Payment Rates Nights (Start 18:00-01:00):

• Basic: Monday - Friday £16.14
• Overtime: Monday - Friday on completion of 50 hours per week & Saturdays £19.37
• Sundays & Bank Holidays £24.81
• Disturbance Allowance per night: where applicable £42.20

Qualifications:

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.

Additional Information:

• 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. Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today.