Class 1 ADR Tanker Driver

Veolia; Widnes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Widnes seeks drivers for their Hazardous Logistics fleet. You'll be responsible for collecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste across the UK. The role requires a Class 1 licence and prior driving experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £16.77 per hour, a guaranteed 50-hour work week, and various benefits including annual leave and training support.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Full medical and training support

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Qualifications

• Must hold a Cat C+E (Class 1) licence.
• Driver CPC certification required.
• ADR in packages experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste from commercial sites.
• Operate vacuum tankers and general purpose tankers.
• Detail completed work on daily worksheets and submit paperwork.

Skills

Cat C+E (Class 1) licence

Previous driving experience

Driver CPC

ADR in packages

Curtainside experience

Job description

Overview

Veolia has one of the largest fleets in the UK, and we are looking for drivers to join our Hazardous Logistics fleet in Widnes, where you will be driving a fleet of modern vehicles. Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £16.77 per Hour consolidated

• Minimum weekly earnings of £838.50
• Minimum annual earnings of £43,602
• Some nights out required paid at £41.47 (parking paid separately on expenses)
• Saturday overtime rate £22.17
• Sunday overtime rate £29.57

Hours: 50 hours per week guaranteed. Monday to Friday (shifts normally start between 5am and 6am). Shifts between 10 and 13 hours.

Location: Widnes, WA8 8XW

What you'll be doing

• Collecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste from various commercial sites around the UK on vacuum tankers and general purpose tankers.
• Operating curtain siders.
• Ensure that each day all completed work is detailed on your daily worksheet and that they are handed in daily/weekly along with the daily vehicle check sheets, fuel receipts and weighbridge tickets.
• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation with relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads.

What we're looking for

• Cat C+E (Class 1) licence and previous driving experience.
• Driver CPC
• ADR in packages
• Curtainside experience

What we offer

• 22 days of annual leave, rising to 25 days based on length of service, plus bank holidays
• Driver medicals, licence renewals and training paid for with full uniform provided
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Free physiotherapy service. Discounts on groceries and well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Job Posting End Date: 22-10-2025

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.