LGV Driver

Culina Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain specialist in the UK is recruiting LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers for full-time positions. You will operate articulated refrigerated vehicles to transport goods across the UK. Enjoy competitive pay rates, a potential bonus, and comprehensive benefits including fully funded training and a safe driver bonus scheme.

Benefits

Potential to earn a further £1,300 annual safe driver bonus scheme

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Fully funded Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance – Equal to 3 times your basic salary

Reward & Recognition Schemes

Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade with prizes

Operating a highly specified, modern vehicle fleet

Fully funded CPC training during paid working day

Weekly Paid (Every Friday)

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV C+E Licence and Current DCPC required.
• Newly qualified drivers considered.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive desirable but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate articulated refrigerated vehicles.
• Collect chilled stock from local suppliers.
• Deliver goods to distribution centres across the UK.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to Work Effectively in a Fast Paced Environment

Prioritise Workload

Education

LGV C+E Licence

Current DCPC

Job description

Company Description

We are Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) – 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.

We are now recruiting forLGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driverson a full time, permanent basis based for various shift patterns in Washington

Job Description

Your role will include operating articulated refrigerated vehicles, collecting chilled stock and equipment from Local and regional suppliers and delivering into Retail and Wholesale Distribution Centres across the UK.

Shifts/Salary/Basic Rates:

• Sunday to Thursday – Start Window 02:00am – 06:00am - 10 Hours shifts at £742.61 per week/ 12 Hour shiftsat £913.35 per week
• Tuesday to Saturday – Start Window 12:00pm– 16:00pm (10 Hour shiftsat £691.50 per week / 12 Hours shifts at £856.20 per week.
• Tuesday to Saturday – Start Window 02:00am – 06:00am (10 Hour shiftsat£711.48 per week / 12 Hours at £876.18 per week.
• Wednesday to Sunday – Start Window 06:00am – 10:00am- 10 Hours at£754.70 per week /12 Hours at£925.44 per week.
• Friday to Tuesday (Distance runs with Nights Out)– Start Window 00.01am – 04:00am - 10 Hours at£783.82 per week / 12 Hours at£942.38 per week.
• Friday to Monday (4 days) – Start window 04:00am – 08:00am - 10 Hours at£623 per week.
• Thursday to Monday – Start Window 04:00am – 08:00am - 10 Hours at£754.70 per week / 12 Hours at £925.44 per week.
• Trunks – Friday to Sunday (3 Days) – Start Window 12:00pm– 16:00pm - 10 Hours at£491.30 per week.

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

• Potential to earn a further £1,300 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient driving
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• 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

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV C+E Licence
• Current DCPC
• Newly qualified drivers considered
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and Current Drivers Hours Desirable but full training can be provided
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast Paced Environment
• Effectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set Deadlines

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to colleague development and recognising success for hard working performers.

When our colleagues 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.