HGV Class 1 Driver

Were looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our chilled distribution operation based in Newton your role as a HGV 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.

Shifts: Friday to Tuesday Days (Start time between 05:00 and 07:00)

Salary: 

• Days Guaranteed annual salary of 40580
• Average hourly rate 15.61
• Guaranteed 50 hours per week
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rates

What youll be doing:

• Carrying out chilled distribution deliveries to local and regional distribution centres as well as Farms and Packhouses
• No requirement to self tip Stores responsibility to load and unload
• Collecting equipment or returns from customer locations and bringing them back to site.
• 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.

Qualifications :

• Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers hours.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline

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 1000 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

When 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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time