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