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: 

Days – Guaranteed annual salaries of between £34,736 to £39,598Nights - Guaranteed annual salaries of between £37,024 to £42,208Guaranteed 50 hours per weekOvertime paid at an enhanced rate

Shifts:  Various shifts & start times across the week  

Monday to Friday – Days and NightsTuesday to Saturday – Days5 from 7 – Weekend Working

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

Potential to earn a further £1,200 annual safe driver bonus scheme (Paid each quarter) based on safe and efficient drivingCompetitive Holiday EntitlementFully 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 LicenceCurrent DCPCNewly qualified drivers consideredKnowledge 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