Class 1 HGV - ADR Tanker Driver

Unitruc LTD; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run company is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV - ADR Tanker Driver for a full-time, permanent position based in Grays, Essex. The role involves delivering chemicals while ensuring safe practices and communication with the transport team. Benefits include weekly pay, personal trucks, training support, and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Pay is weekly

Receive your own truck

Nights out will be paid for

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension plan optional

Training provided and paid for

Qualifications

• Valid Digital tacho required.
• Current ADR certification - tanks, all classes except 1 & 7.
• Up to date CPC card needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect various chemicals under supervision.
• Communicate any delays or issues with the transport team.
• Complete training with driver trainer in the first two weeks.

Skills

Safe working practices

Efficiency

Keen attitude

Education

Current ADR certification in tanks

Digital tacho

Up to date CPC card

Job description

Class 1 HGV - ADR Tanker Driver:

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Grays, Essex

Salary: GBP1000+ / week

This role involves nights out. Successful candidates need to be able to do 4 nights out per week

Benefits:

• Pay is weekly
• Receive your own truck
• Any nights out will be paid for, and you will be expected to park securely in services
• We valet trucks before any new driver was to work in them
• This is a permanent position in a friendly, family run business that has ex-drivers in the office
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• A pension plan is optional with your employment
• Two weeks training is provided if required, and any renewal training (inc CPC & ADR) is paid for by the company

The Role:

• In your first week or two on the job, you would be paired with our driver trainer learning how to safely deliver and collect various chemicals
• All PPE for this training would be issued to you prior to starting
• Your work will vary each week, but you will be return to our Headcorn depot
• Start and finish the week in Grays, Essex
• All hours paid as per tachograph, including breaks
• Your jobs will continue to be allocated to you throughout the week via the transport team, so communication with us is essential - any delays, issues, or relevant info. need to be passed on

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Must be keen, efficient and have sound safe working practices
• Valid Digital tacho
• Current ADR certification - in tanks, all classes except 1 & 7
• Up to date CPC card

Lastly, we are a family run company and proud of this, we have a more personal feel to our business and look after our staff. We expect the same from our drivers when it comes to our equipment and the responsibility they have to our customers and their associated work.