LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch

  • Poole, Dorset
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionWe are Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and be an employer of choice.We are now recruiting for LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers on a full time, permanent basis based for various shift patterns in Poole.Job DescriptionYour role will include operating articulated refrigerated vehicles, collecting chilled stock and equipment from Local and regional suppliers and delivering into Retail and Wholesale Distribution Centres across the UK.Salary/Basic Rates:
  • Day shift - Average hourly rate - £16.02 - Average Potential earnings - £42,000
  • Mid Shift – Average hourly rate - £16.61 - Average Potential earnings - £46,000
  • Night Shift – Average hourly rate - £17.62 - Average Potential earnings - £50,000
Disturbance allowance where applicable - £42.20 per hour.Shifts:
  • 4ON 4OFF - 22:00pm start time.
Fri- Sun 22:00Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00amOur people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
  • Potential to earn a further £1,200 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient driving
  • Competitive Holiday Entitlement
  • Fully funded Healthcare cash plan value up to £605
  • Life Assurance – Equal to 3 times your basic salary
  • Reward & Recognition Schemes in Place monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
  • Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £750 of high street vouchers
  • Operating a highly specified, modern vehicle fleet
  • Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
  • Weekly Paid (Every Friday)
  • Penson Scheme 4.5% Employer Contribution & 4.5% Employee Contribution
  • Retail Discounts via our online platform
  • Handheld tablets for pre vehicle checks and manifests
  • Culina Group discounts and benefits included
Qualifications
  • Possession of LGV C+E Licence
  • Current DCPC
  • Newly qualified drivers considered
  • Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and Current Drivers Hours Desirable but full training can be provided
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast Paced Environment
  • Effectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set Deadlines
As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to colleague development and recognising success for hard working performers.Additional InformationWhen our colleagues 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.

Fowler Welch