Class 1 Driver

EMR; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Wellbeing scheme (GP access & Counsell

24/7 wellbeing advice

Financial wellbeing support

Employee discounts on purchases

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

EMR in Tilbury is seeking drivers with a HGV Class 1 (CAT C+E) licence to join a family‑owned fleet. You will drive Bulker Tipper vehicles between EMR sites and customer locations, ensuring a high standard of customer service and safety on every journey.

We offer in‑house training if needed and a comprehensive benefits package. The role emphasises reliability, calmness under pressure, and clear communications with customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Hold a HGV Class 1 (CAT C+E) licence.
• Demonstrate a methodical approach to work and good decision making.
• Be patient, able to work unsupervised and stay calm under pressure.
• Provide a high level of customer service and clear communication with customers and co‑workers.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate EMR Bulker Tipper vehicles between sites and customer sites.
• Deliver a world‑class customer experience and maintain safety at all times.
• In‑house training is available if you do not yet have experience with Bulker Tipper vehicles.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (CAT C+E) licence

Methodical approach

Patient and calm under pressure

Strong customer service

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Conflict avoidance

Hazard awareness

Job description

What we offer

#INDMP

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity

A Day In The Life Of An EMR Driver

“I love working for EMR. The industry is fascinating and no two days are the same”

This role will give you the opportunity to say these exact words just like one of our very own drivers.

Our industry truly is fascinating and has the variety factor, giving you the opportunity as a Class 1 Driver to meet new customers on a regular basis.

What you will be doing

As a family-owned business, we respect and appreciate all the hard work given by all of our drivers. We believe our drivers are all key members of our business and strategy. Without them, our business would come to a standstill, how we would move our materials!

You’ll be driving and operating our very own Bulker Tipper vehicles that include a microwave and fridge, whilst transporting material between our sites and customer sites whilst offering a world-class customer experience to all customers.

If you don’t have experience with Bulker Tipper vehicles, don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you, as we offer in-house training.

About you

So what do we need from you? Well, if you have read and stuck with us this long, you are probably on our page. You will need to:

• Hold a HGV Class 1 (CAT C +E) licence
• Take a methodical approach to work
• Be patient, able to work unsupervised, and stay calm under pressure
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers, and provide a high level of customer service
• Be able to follow instructions, and know when to discuss changes to plans with your line manager
• Be a good communicator, and be able to avoid conflict
• Be able to recognise/anticipate hazardous situations and react accordingly

Who we are

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
  • Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
  • Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
  • Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
  • Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.