LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled LGV Driver to operate refrigerated vehicles for deliveries across the UK. Responsibilities include collecting and delivering chilled stock to various distribution centres. Candidates must possess an LGV C+E Licence and a current DCPC, with newly qualified drivers welcomed. The role offers competitive salaries with additional benefits including holiday entitlements and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual safe driver bonus scheme

Fully funded Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Possession of LGV C+E Licence required.
• Current DCPC must be valid.
• Newly qualified drivers considered.

Responsibilities

• Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles.
• Delivering and collecting chilled stock from distribution centres.
• Meeting set deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast Paced Environment

Effectively Prioritise Workload

Education

Possession of LGV C+E Licence

Current DCPC

Job description

Company 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.

Salary / Basic Rates

• Day shift - Average hourly rate - £16.02 - Average Potential earnings - £42,000
• Mid Shift – Average hourly rate - £16.61 - Average Potential earnings - £46,000
• Night Shift – Average hourly rate - £17.62 - Average Potential earnings - £50,000

Shifts

Various shifts & start times across the week.

• 5 on 3 off – Days and Nights
• 4 on 4 off – Days and Nights
• 4 on 3 off – Days and Nights

Benefits

• Potential to earn a further £1,200 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)
• Pension 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

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.

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
• 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.

Additional Information

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• Fowler Welch ‘Safedrive’ Scheme – we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
• 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

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