LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina Group

Hilsea, Hampshire
Permanent
Full-time
12 hours ago

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.

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 Description

In 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.
4ON 4OFF 12:00pm or 23:59pm start.
Friday-Tuesday 12:00pm.
Sunday-Wednesday 23:59pm start.
5ON 3OFF - 23:59pm start.

Benefits

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 in Place monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
Covina? Jackpot: Driver of the Year accolade - highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £750 of high street vouchers
Operating a highly specified, modern vehicle fleet
Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
Weekly Paid (Every Friday)
Penson 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.

Qualifications

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
Effectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set 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 recognising success for hard working performers.

Additional Information

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

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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
Effectively Prioritise Workload in Order to Meet Set Deadlines

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

Brand new pay rates from 1st February 2026 - Basic rates starting from £16.50 per hour.
Permanent Contract - Stability you can count on.
Guaranteed Hours - No last-minute cancellations.
Competitive Pay & Benefits.
A supportive team that values YOU., In 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.
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).
4ON 4OFF 12:00pm or 23:59pm start.
Friday-Tuesday 12:00pm.
Sunday-Wednesday 23:59pm start.
5ON 3OFF - 23:59pm start.
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 in Place monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
Coveted 'Driver of the Year' accolade - highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £750 of high street vouchers
Operating a highly specified, modern vehicle fleet
Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
Weekly Paid (Every Friday)
Penson 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., 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

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