Culina Group
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We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our chilled distribution operation based in Newton Abbott.
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.
We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our chilled distribution operation based in Newton Abbott. In your role as a HGV 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.
Shifts: Friday to Tuesday Days (Start time between 05:00 and 07:00)
Days – Guaranteed annual salary of £40,580
Average hourly rate £15.61
Guaranteed 50 hours per week
Overtime paid at an enhanced rates
Carrying out chilled distribution deliveries to local and regional distribution centres, as well as Farms and Packhouses
No requirement to self tip, Stores responsibility to load and unload
Collecting equipment or returns from customer locations and bringing them back to site.
Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.
Possession of LGV 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
Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
Fowler Welch ‘Safedrive’ Scheme – we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
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
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