Apprentice LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Fowler Welch – a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

For the third year in a row we are proud to be recruiting for apprentices to join our Driver Apprenticeship scheme across 5 of our depots! Not only will you earn whilst you learn on our structured 12 month scheme, but on completion you will be guaranteed a permanent position with us to enable you to put your new set of skills to use!

Over the 12 months, you will be working towards becoming a fully fledged member of our growing Driver team through work shadowing, ‘hands – on’ training and computer based learning.

Throughout the scheme, you will have the full support and guidance of fellow colleagues, trainers and our dedicated Apprenticeship Manager to help you grow and develop into an outstanding Logistics professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for collecting and delivering our customers’ products in line with our agreed service levels, whilst ensuring a professional service throughout.
• You will be learning about the regulations surrounding Drivers’ Hours, Tachographs and Working Time legislation to ensure both compliance and safety standards are adhered to.

We are looking for bright, determined individuals who are interested in a career in Logistics.

• Having a ‘can-do’ attitude and an appreciation of customer service are important qualities for us.
• The ability to remain motivated whilst working alone is essential for a driving focused role.
• An excellent team player is vital at Fowler Welch as the ability to communicate effectively with your colleagues will be an important part of the role.
• For safety purposes, we do require our apprentices to have a satisfactory medical assessment.
• You also need to be over the age of 18
• Hold a valid full UK driving licence with at least 6 months driving experience to qualify for the license acquisition.

**You will need to attend an on site assessment day on 14th March 2023 to give you the opportunity to meet us and find out more Fowler Welch as a company and an employer**

In return for your passion, hard work and determination, we offer:

• A progressive pay structure for our apprentices that means your pay will increase as you work your way through the scheme.
• Access to our excellent benefits package, which includes a free health care plan and exclusive high street and holiday discounts.
• On successful completion of the scheme, you will have acquired your LGV (Class 1) licence and will have secured a permanent position with us. Various Start Times and Shift Patterns Available

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