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 - 13.00 start time.
Salary: £13.69 per hour - £20.54 per hour (Depending on shift days, shift start time and hours worked).
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 deadlines.
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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