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.

We are now recruiting for LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers on a full time, permanent basis based in Poole

Shifts: 4 on 4 off - 22:00 start time

Salary: £14.65 per hour.

Job Description

In your role as a LGV 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.

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

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

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

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