LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Poole; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers to join their dynamic team in Poole. This full-time, permanent role involves operating refrigerated vehicles to deliver chilled stock across the UK. With a focus on safety and efficiency, drivers will ensure compliance with all regulations and maintain high standards of service. The company values its employees, offering fully funded CPC training, health benefits, and recognition schemes for outstanding performance. If you're ready to take your driving career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year accolade

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Competitive Pension Scheme

Monthly recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence and current CPC required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated articulated vehicles for deliveries and collections.
• Complete paperwork and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Manage working time according to the Road Transport Directive.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Prioritization Skills

Education

LGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Tools

Tachograph

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 Poole.

Shifts: 4 on 4 off - 13.00 start time.

Salary: £13.69 per hour - £20.54 per hour (Depending on shift days, shift start time and hours worked).

Job Description

In your role as a LGV Driver, you will be operating refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork.
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department.
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure.
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks.
• Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery.
• Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

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

In return, we offer:

• 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.