HGV Class 1 Driver

West of England Source: WhatJobs

From £13.43 - £22.83 per hour…

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 Westerleigh - Bristol, 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

Monday to Friday 05:00 Starts

Salary

From £13.43 - £22.83 per hour depending on shift times.

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

You should hold a valid C+E Licence
Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers
No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
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,

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