HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

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.

Monday to Friday Nights!!!!

We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Westerleigh - Bristol, supporting our Meat Processing and packaging operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK.

This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You’ll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.

Shift Patterns-

• Monday to Friday 18:00 Starts

Salary- From £13.43 - £22.83 per hour depending on shift times.

• 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

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence

• Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers

• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.

• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.

• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.

• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.

• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.

• Excellent communication skills.

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