HGV Class 1 Driver

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver or newly qualified and ready to begin your driving career We are recruiting dependable drivers to join our team in Portsmouth. Experience is welcome but not essentialwe are happy to invest in drivers who have the right attitude are willing to learn and are committed to completing the required training.

In your role as a HGV Class 1 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.

Shift patterns available

• 4 on 4 off Days
• Friday to Tuesday Days
• Thursday to Saturday Days

Start times between 10:00 - 13:00 available

Pay rates

Youll be paid for the hours you work with a minimum payment of 10 hours per shift. Enhanced rates apply for night hours Saturdays and Sundays and overtime is paid after 10 hours. 

• Monday to Friday 04:00 - 20:00 - 16.91 per hour
• Monday to Friday 20:00 - 04:00 - 20.29 per hour
• Saturday 04:00 - 20:00 - 19.45 per hour
• Saturday 20:00 - 04:00 - 21.14 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday 04:00 - 20:00 - 20.29 per hour
• Sunday and Bank Holiday 20:00 - 04: 00 - 21.98 per hour

What youll be doing:

• 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

Qualifications :

• Possession of HGV 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 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