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. We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Spalding, 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-  - Saturday-Tuesday Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm - 4on4off- Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm  - Saturday- Start time Tuesday 23:00pm-01:00am  - 4on4off Start time 23:00pm-01:00am - Sunday-Wednesday Start time 01:00am-02:00am - 4on4off- Start time 01:00am-02:00amTramping- - Friday-Monday Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm  - 4on4off- Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm - 4on4off 00:01pm-02:00amSalary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph What you'll be doing: - Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK. - Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles - 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.  - 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 ‘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 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