HGV Class 1 Driver

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. Monday to Friday Days!!!! We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Westerleigh - Bristol, supporting our Meat Processing and packaging 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-  - Monday to Friday 05:00 StartsSalary- From £13.43 - £22.83 per hour depending on shift times. - 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 - You should hold a valid C+E Licence - Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers  - No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions. - Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards. - Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation. - Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly. - Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements. - Excellent communication skills. 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 vouchersWhen 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