Class 1 ADR Tanker Driver – Nights Out & Overtime

Biffa Group; Wednesbury; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa Group is hiring a Class 1 ADR Driver for 754 Tankers at our Wednesbury Hazardous Waste Depot. The role involves professional driving, safe handling of tanker movements, and disposal of waste in line with health and safety procedures.

The position offers a 45-hour per week contract with overtime as required, starting at 04:00 or 06:00, with enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, and occasional nights out in the cab for business needs.

Qualifications

• Hold a class 1 license (2 years experience preferred).
• Driver DCPC to be current.
• Must be ADR qualified for Tanker movements (all classes except Nuclear & Explosives).
• Ability to safely manoeuvre LGVs into restricted and confined spaces.
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
• Willing to work away from home on a regular basis, nights out in cab where possible.
• Excellent customer service skills with a natural willingness to do a great job.
• Strong communication skills with all levels including management, colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Professionally drive and operate vehicles as directed by the traffic office and managers to ensure efficient collection, transport and disposal of customer waste.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and company processes at all times.
• Complete routing vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Complete daily time sheets and other paperwork accurately.
• Provide breakdown and absence cover for colleagues when required.
• Attend relevant training and toolbox talks as required.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers, delivering high levels of service.
• Carry out other reasonable job-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Class 1 license

DCPC current

ADR tanker

LGV manoeuvre

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Willing to work away nights out

Job description

Biffa Group is hiring a Class 1 ADR Driver for 754 Tankers at our Wednesbury Hazardous Waste Depot. The role involves professional driving, safe handling of tanker movements, and disposal of waste in line with health and safety procedures.

The position offers a 45-hour per week contract with overtime as required, starting at 04:00 or 06:00, with enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, and occasional nights out in the cab for business needs.