HGV Class 1 Driver

Overview

Brand 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.

• 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.

In your role as an 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.

• 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 23:59
• 4ON 4
  
  OFF 23:59

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 driving
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Fully funded Healthcare cash plan value up to £605
• Life Assurance equal to 3 times your basic salary
• Reward & Recognition Schemes with monthly winners receiving £100 of shopping vouchers
• Driver of the Year accolade with prizes including £750 of high street vouchers
• Modern, highly specified vehicle fleet
• Fully funded CPC training on a paid working day
• Weekly pay (Every Friday)
• Pension Scheme: 4.5% Employer Contribution & 4.5% Employee Contribution
• Retail Discounts via our online platform
• Handheld tablets for pre-vehicle checks and manifests
• Culina Group discounts and benefits

• Possession of LGV C+E Licence
• Current DCPC
• Newly qualified drivers considered
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current Drivers Hours desirable, but full training can be provided
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines

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 recognizing success for hard working performers.

• Fully funded CPC training on a paid working day
• Fowler Welch Safe Drive Scheme rewarding safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with potential to earn an extra £1,000 a year
• Fowler Welch Collision Free Year awards and yearly prize draws
• Driver of the Year accolade 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 with monthly winners receiving £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 #Join Our Winning Team  and begin your career today.