LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver at Culina Group

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

21.45

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

LGV C+E Licence, Communication Skills, Road Transport Directive Knowledge, Drivers Hours Knowledge, Fast Paced Environment, Workload Prioritization

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description 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 . Tuesday-Saturday 23:59pm. Thursday-Monday 14:00pm. Friday-Tuesday 12:00pm 4ON 4OFF Days and Nights. 5ON 3OFF Nights 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 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. 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

Responsibilities

As a LGV Driver, you will operate refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock across the UK. This includes working with Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses.