Company Description

We 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 in Newton Abbot.

Job Description

Your 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.

Shifts:

Monday-Friday 06:00am .

Salary/Basic Rates:

Basic Monday-Friday - £13.36 per hour. Overtime: M-F on completion of 50 hours per week & Saturdays - £16.03 per hour.Sundays and Bank Holidays - £20.04 per hour. Disturbance Allowance per night where applicable - £42.20. 

 

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Competitive Holiday EntitlementPotential to earn £1,300 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient drivingFully funded Healthcare cash plan value up to £605Life Assurance – Equal to 3 times your basic salaryReward & Recognition Schemes in Place monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchersCoveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £750 of high street vouchersOperating a highly specified, modern vehicle fleetFully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working dayWeekly Paid (Every Friday)Penson Scheme 4.5% Employer Contribution & 4.5% Employee ContributionRetail Discounts via our online platformHandheld tablets for pre vehicle checks and manifestsCulina Group discounts and benefits included

QualificationsPossession of LGV C+E Licence - Newly qualified Drivers considered. Current DCPCKnowledge of Road Transport Directive and Current Drivers Hours Desirable but full training can be providedExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast Paced EnvironmentEffectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set Deadlines

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work.  We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation 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.