About this role
Company Description
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.
Job Description
We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Spalding, 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-
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Monday to Friday 05:00 Starts Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph depending on shift times.
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Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
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Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
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Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
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Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
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Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
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Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
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Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
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Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
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Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
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Any other duties as reasonably required
Qualifications
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What we're looking for:
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You should hold a valid C+E Licence
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Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers
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No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
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Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
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Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
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Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
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Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
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Excellent communication skills.
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