Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch

  • Teynham, Kent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 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 Teynham.Job DescriptionYour role will include operating refrigerated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK.Available shifts:
  • Thursday-Saturday 02:00am, 16:00pm and 18:00pm.
  • Wednesday-Saturday 16:00pm.
  • Monday-Wednesday 16:00pm.
  • Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm and 17:00pm.
  • Thursday-Sunday 12:00pm and 17:00pm.
  • Sunday-Wednesday 12:00pm.
Salary/Basic Rates:Basic Rates:
  • Monday-Friday Earlies - £15.84 per hour.
  • Monday-Friday Days - £15.18 per hour.
  • Monday-Friday Nights - £16.53 per hour.
Overtime Monday-Friday over 50 Hours & Saturday (Including all hours worked into Saturday from Friday):
  • Earlies - £19.01 per hour.
  • Days - £18.22 per hour.
  • Nights - £19.84 per hour.
Sundays (Including all hours worked into Sunday from Saturday) & Bank Holidays:
  • Earlies - £24.36 per hour.
  • Days - £23.41 per hour.
  • Nights - £25.41 per hour.
Disturbance allowance - £42.20 (Where applicable).Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
  • Competitive Holiday Entitlement
  • Potential to earn £1,300 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient driving
  • 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
  • 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
Additional InformationAs part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisaton where we are committed to colleague development and recognising success for hard working performers.When 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