HGV Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC training

Safedrive scheme

Driver of the Year award

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Fowler Welch in the Washington area is seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Logistics team, delivering to key retail customers across the UK. This permanent, full‑time role focuses on RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries with an emphasis on safe driving and excellent customer service.

You’ll join a supportive transport team where high professional standards are valued daily. We offer shift flexibility, fully funded CPC training, and rewards for safe, efficient driving, plus

Qualifications

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nationwide palletised goods to RDCs, Farms and Packhouses across the UK.
• Record delays or issues with loads and report to the Transport team at shift start.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure PODs are signed and returned.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Timely deliveries

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.

Job Description

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Culina Logistics team in Washington, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full‑time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You’ll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.

Shift patterns available

• Sunday to Thursday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)
• Sunday to Thursday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00)
• Tuesday to Saturday (Start window 02:00 - 06:00)
• Friday to Monday (Start window 00:01 - 04:00)

We offer flexibility in shift patterns and other shift patterns can be considered, let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Pay rates

• Pay rates range from £13.50 - £21.91 per hour depending on shift, plus opportunity for overtime and subsistence allowances

Qualifications

• Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
• Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses
• Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift 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.

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• 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