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 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 - 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. 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