Class 1 ADR fuel tanker driver

Adler & Allan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Adler and Allan Group in Manchester seeks a Class 1 ADR Tanker Driver for permanent, full-time work. The role covers operating HGV and ADR tankers, loading and unloading products, liaising with customers on-site, and ensuring all safety and regulatory requirements are met.

You'll follow tachograph rules, keep accurate paperwork, and report any vehicle defects. The position requires a clean Class 1 driving licence and willingness to stay away overnight when needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant licence categories to operate HGV/ADR tanks, including Class 1 licence.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods is advantageous.
• Good problem solving and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate Company vehicles including HGV and ADR tankers with safety and compliance as priority.
• Undertake loading/unloading of products with correct PPE and procedures.
• Liaise with customers on-site and discuss ongoing works and services.
• Comply with tachograph regulations and report as required.
• Report vehicle defects and complete paperwork for divisional supervision promptly.
• Ensure ADR vehicles display correct placards and carry appropriate instructions.
• Maintain workload communications with management and team; undertake required training.

Skills

HGV driving

ADR driving

Vehicle inspections

Health & safety

Job description

Class 1 ADR Tanker Driver

Manchester

Permanent, full-time

Competitive salary plus benefits

The ADR Driver is required to operate any Company vehicle for which they are suitably qualified to undertake. As the duties of this post constitute those of a professional driver, all operation of Company vehicles must be undertaken in a safe manner and fully compliant with all relative law and legislation. In addition, the ADR Driver will undertake duties associated with that of an operator.

More about the role:

• Operating Company vehicles including HGV & ADR class vehicles or any other vehicle for which the ADR Driver is suitably qualified to operate and full responsibility for ensuring all vehicle checks are undertaken prior to commencing any works.
• Ensure all uplifting and offloading of product and materials are undertaken in the correct and compliant manner with high regard for health and safety and correct working practices and ensuring correct PPE worn for each task.
• Liaison with customers on site in an approachable and professional manner. Discuss on-going works and further services of the Company where required.
• Compliance with tachograph regulations and reporting in the required manner.
• Reporting any vehicle defects to supervision as soon as identified. The ADR Driverwill be required to complete vehicle defect report in such circumstances.
• Completion of all works paperwork and submission in a timely manner to divisional supervision.
• Ensuring all ADR vehicles display appropriate placards during transportation and any time stationary. The ADR Driverholds full responsibility for ensuring they are in possession of the correct written instruction document referring to the materials being transported.
• Liaison with management and working closely with the broader team, ensuring communication of workload updates / changes are relayed on to ensure best service is provided.
• Undertake any required training
• Any other duties for which the ADR Driver is qualified for and capable of undertaking.

Qualifications

• Must possess relative licence categories to operate and control HGV/ADR including tanks, minimum class 1licence.
• Previous knowledge and experience of working with dangerous goods is an advantage.
• Good problem solving skills / attitude
• Knowledge of tachograph regulations.
• Can do attitude with a willingness to undertake tasks last minute and prepared to stay out overnight when the need is required.
• Willingness to undertake any additional training to increase capability of the division in supplying a service to customers.

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.