Company Description
We are Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) – 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 for various shift patterns in Newton Abbot.
Job Description
Your role will include you operating refrigerated articulated and rigid vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled, frozen and ambient stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as local convenience stores for a major retailer
Salary/Basic Rates:
1. Days – Guaranteed annual salary of £40,284.
2. Guaranteed 50 hours per week
3. Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
Shifts:
4. Thursday - Monday 06:00am-08:00am.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
5. Potential to earn a further £1,200 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient driving
6. Competitive Holiday Entitlement
7. Fully funded Healthcare cash plan value up to £605
8. Life Assurance – Equal to 3 times your basic salary
9. Reward & Recognition Schemes in Place monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
10. Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £750 of high street vouchers
11. Operating a highly specified, modern vehicle fleet
12. Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
13. Weekly Paid (Every Friday)
14. Penson Scheme 4.5% Employer Contribution & 4.5% Employee Contribution
15. Retail Discounts via our online platform
16. Handheld tablets for pre vehicle checks and manifests
17. Culina Group discounts and benefits included
Qualifications
18. Possession of LGV C+E Licence
19. Current DCPC
20. Newly qualified drivers considered
21. Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and Current Drivers Hours Desirable but full training can be provided
22. Excellent Communication Skills
23. Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast Paced Environment
24. Effectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set Deadlines
Additional Information
In return, we offer:
25. Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
26. 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!
27. Fowler Welch ‘Collision Free Year’ awards and associated yearly prize draws
28. Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
29. Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
30. Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
31. Competitive Pension Scheme
32. 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