LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Company DescriptionBrand new pay rates from 1st February 2026 - Basic rates starting from £16.50 per hour.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.What We Offer:Permanent Contract – Stability you can count on.Guaranteed Hours – No last-minute cancellations.Competitive Pay & Benefits.A supportive team that values YOU.We are now looking to recruit for Class 1 Drivers for our Hilsea site on a Full Time and Permanent Position.Job DescriptionIn 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.Salary/Hourly Rates:Basic rates of pay - £16.50 per hour - £21.45 per hour (Depending on Shift and Start Time).Overtime rates of pay - £18.98 per hour - £21.45 per hour (Depending on Shift and Start Time).Shifts:  Various shifts & start times across the week .Friday-Tuesday 12:00pm.Tuesday-Saturday 23:59pm. 4ON 4OFF 23:59pm.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. 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 DeadlinesAs 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.Additional InformationIn return, we offer: Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working dayFowler 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!Fowler Welch ‘Collision Free Year’ awards and associated yearly prize drawsCoveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchersFree Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash PlanFree Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salaryCompetitive Pension SchemeRecognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchersWhen 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