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    HGV Class 1 Driver

    Spalding, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    We’re looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Spalding, supporting our Chilled 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- 

    • Saturday-Tuesday Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
    • 4on4off- Start time 21:00pm-23:00pm
    • Saturday- Start time Tuesday 23:00pm-01:00am
    • 4on4off Start time 23:00pm-01:00am
    • Sunday-Wednesday Start time 01:00am-02:00am
    • 4on4off- Start time 01:00am-02:00am

    Tramping-

    • Friday-Monday Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
    • 4on4off- Start time 22:00pm-00:01pm
    • 4on4off 00:01pm-02:00am

    Salary- From £14.72ph- £20.73ph

    What you'll be doing:

    • Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
    • Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles
    • Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses
    • Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
    • Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
    • Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
    • Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
    • Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
    • Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.
    • 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 ‘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 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

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Culina Group

    🚛 Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Permanent HGV Driver!  🚛 Are you looking for a secure, long‑term driving career —without the uncertainty of agency work? This could be the perfect role for you. Based in Sittingbourne, you’ll join a dedicated team working on one of our key retail partnerships, delivering to Morrisons stores. Here’s what you can expect: Well-planned multi-drop deliveries within a 125-mile radius No manual handling Realistic 9–12 hour shifts designed to get you home on time Modern vehicles, high maintenance standards, and a professional transport team that values safe, compliant, and stress-free operations This is a structured, respectful driving environment on a major retail contract where routes make sense, support is always available, and you’re treated as the professional driver you are.

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